Android

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From the film Cyborg 2: Cash being repaired.

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.

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

Examples

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