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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.
*Androids can use equipment designed for humanoids, giving it versatility.
*An android can use equipment designed for humanoids, giving it versatility.
*The androids purpose requires it to be disguised as a human or humanoid.
*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.
  • An android can use equipment designed for humanoids, giving it versatility.
  • The androids purpose requires it to be disguised as a human or humanoid.