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An '''android''' is a robot designed to resemble a human being. Androids are common features of science fiction stories. | An '''android''' is a robot designed to resemble a human being. Androids are common features of science fiction stories. | ||
==Reasons for building an android== | |||
*Humans or humanoid aliens may be more comfortable interacting with a humanoid robot than an extremely "mechanical" robot. | |||
*Androids can use equipment designed for humanoids, giving it versatility. | |||
*The androids purpose requires it to be disguised as a human or humanoid. | |||
[[Category: Science Fiction]] | [[Category: Science Fiction]] | ||
Revision as of 21:44, 14 December 2007
An android is a robot designed to resemble a human being. Androids are common features of science fiction stories.
Reasons for building an android
- Humans or humanoid aliens may be more comfortable interacting with a humanoid robot than an extremely "mechanical" robot.
- Androids can use equipment designed for humanoids, giving it versatility.
- The androids purpose requires it to be disguised as a human or humanoid.