Android commonly refers to:
- Android (robot), designed to resemble a human
- Android (operating system), for mobile devices, produced by Google
An android is a robot or synthetic organism designed to look and act like a human, and with a body having a flesh-like resemblance. Although “android” is used almost universally to refer to both sexes, and those of no particular sex, “Android” technically refers to the male form, while “Gynoid” is the feminine form. Until recently, androids have largely remained within the domain of science fiction, frequently seen in film and television. However, advancements in robotic technology have allowed the design of functional and realistic humanoid robots.
Major android development is occurring in Japan, Korea, United States, United Kingdom and Iran.
