Difference between revisions of "Android"
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==Reasons for building an android== | ==Reasons for building an android== | ||
*Humans or humanoid aliens may be more comfortable interacting with a humanoid robot than an extremely "mechanical" robot. | *Humans or [[humanoid]] aliens may be more comfortable interacting with a humanoid robot than an extremely "mechanical" robot. | ||
*An android can use equipment designed for humanoids, giving it versatility. | *An android can use equipment designed for humanoids, giving it versatility. | ||
*The android's purpose requires it to be disguised as a human or humanoid. | *The android's purpose requires it to be disguised as a human or humanoid. | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 5 March 2008
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.
- An android can use equipment designed for humanoids, giving it versatility.
- The android's purpose requires it to be disguised as a human or humanoid.