The closest functional equivalent to the Epidermits—minus the robotics—is the modern . These are designed for people with dermatillomania (skin-picking disorder) or those who enjoy tactile "skin-like" sensations.
Silicone-based pads or "stones" filled with beads or textured elements that you can "pick" or "peel" out. epidermits toy buy
Designed in 2008 by the Karten Design firm, Epidermits were presented as biological robotic pets covered in human-like tissue. epidermits toy buy