Plural ➝ Humanoids
Adjective
- a robot (machine) or creature with the appearance and qualities of a human
Noun
- like a human being
Synonyms
Android – Machine – Robot – Gynoid
Etymology
human + -oid
derivative of human, with the suffix -oid
The term initially appeared in 1912 to describe fossils that were morphologically similar to those of the human skeleton, but not exactly the same.
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Questions
Who created humanoids?
Probably the first humanoid robot was made by Leonardo da Vinci around 1495.
Read which was the first humanoid and the most recent.
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using humanoid robots?
Advantages of using humanoid robots include the ability to interact with humans in a more natural and intuitive way, since they have a form that is similar to that of humans, they can perform tasks that are typically associated with humans, such as providing companionship or assisting with personal care. Some of the disadvantages include the cost of development and maintenance of such robots can be high, and the difficulty in creating robots with human-like abilities and movements.
