humanoid

Thân thiện

A humanoid robot serves a cup of tea to a seated elderly person.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A robot or artificial being with human form: A humanoid is a machine or automaton designed to look and often move like a human being. It typically has a head, torso, two arms, and two legs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The research team unveiled a new humanoid capable of walking up stairs.
  • In science fiction, humanoids are often depicted as servants or explorers.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term "humanoid" can function adjectivally to describe something having human characteristics.
  • The archaeologists discovered a statue of a humanoid figure with wings.
  • The alien in the story was described as humanoid in shape.

Variants and Related Words

• Humanoid (Adjective): Having an appearance or character resembling that of a human.
  • The creature had a vaguely humanoid silhouette.

Synonyms

• Android: An automaton in human form. (Often implies a male appearance.)
• Robot: A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.
• Automaton: A moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being.

Related Phrases

• Humanoid robot: The most common compound term, specifying a robot with a human-like form.
  • Humanoid robots are being developed for customer service roles.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an automaton that resembles a human being

Từ đồng nghĩa

• android
• mechanical man