
Android
Human-like robots
Androids are robots resembling humans, appearing in science fiction and now in real technologies.

The android in the exhibit could blink and move its hands like a real person.
Not always friendly
In popular culture, androids are sometimes depicted as dangerous with their own ideas and goals.

The movie featured a rogue android that turned against its creators.
Emotionally neutral
As robots, androids typically don't have emotions, even if they imitate human behavior.

Despite its smile, the android did not experience happiness.
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