Android
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An Android is an automation designed to look like a human.
In gynoid related fiction and media, an android is typically a robot which looks as close to a human as possible, with skin, hair, and proper male or female anatomies. A male is typically referred to as an android while a female is referred to as a gynoid. This differentiates them from robots, which may crudely resemble males or females, but with metal skin or appendages, and an overall mechanical appearance.
Another popular name for a female robot is Fembot.
Notable examples of Androids
There are numerous examples, but here are a few that standout:
- Buffybot from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Rommie from Andromeda
- Valerie 23, Mary 25, Teryl, Wendy, and Mona from The Outer Limits
This wiki has an enormous gallery of android related images, feel free to take a look at all the androids that have appeared over the years...