android

robot resembling a human, or in other uses specifically a human

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An android is a robot designed to look like a human being. This concept matters because it represents a long-standing human interest in creating machines that resemble us, which has influenced science fiction, robotics research, and how we think about artificial intelligence.

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Repliee Q2, an android, can mimic human functions such as blinking, breathing and speaking, with the ability to recognize and process speech and touch, and then respond in kind.

An android is a humanoid robot or other artificial being, often made from a flesh-like material. Historically, androids existed only in the domain of science fiction and were frequently seen in film and television, but advances in robot technology have allowed the creation of similar robots in real life.