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Android (robot) facts for kids

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For the article about the mobile phone operating system, see Android (operating system).
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DER 01, a Japanese actroid

An android is a robot that looks very similar to humans. In TV shows and movies, androids are usually represented by human actors without special effects, while robots are usually shown in clunky suits or in makeup.

In real life, androids do exist-- but they are inhuman and tend to look scary, falling into the uncanny valley.

Images for kids

  • Android Times Tue Dec 22 1795

    Early example of the term androides used to describe human-like mechanical devices, London Times, 22 December 1795

  • Ever-2

    EveR-2, the first android that can sing

  • Dr. Barry and Maria Bot- Human-AI Android Teaching Team

    Dr. William Barry (left) with Maria Bot (right)

  • Lauren Lopez and Maria Bot selfie 2 27 20

    Dr. William Barry (right) and a fan pose with Maria Bot (center)

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Androide para niños

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