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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== | ==Reasons for building an android== | ||
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Revision as of 21:47, 29 June 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.