Robots | Androids

Robots | Androids

Description
Description

Robots and androids in fiction are artificial beings, often created by humans, that mimic human appearance and behavior (androids) or perform tasks autonomously (robots). They range from humanoid to highly mechanized forms and are typically equipped with advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and sometimes, the ability to learn and evolve.

In narratives, robots and androids often explore themes like the relationship between humans and technology, ethics of artificial intelligence, and the nature of consciousness and identity. They can be portrayed as allies, adversaries, or neutral entities, influencing human characters and societies. Their depiction in media serves as a reflection of our hopes, fears, and ethical concerns about technology and its role in society.

History
History

The concept of robots and androids has evolved significantly in fiction. Early manifestations can be traced back to ancient myths and legends featuring mechanical beings and automatons. The industrial revolution and the subsequent rise of technology in the 19th and early 20th centuries influenced the portrayal of robots as mechanical workers in literature and plays. The mid-20th century, particularly in science fiction, saw the introduction of robots and androids with advanced artificial intelligence, reflecting growing interest in and fear of technological progress.

These characters were often used to explore ethical dilemmas about machine intelligence, autonomy, and the human-machine relationship, themes which have continued to develop with advancements in real-world technology.

Future
Future

The portrayal of robots and androids in fiction is likely to evolve with advancing technology and shifting societal attitudes. As artificial intelligence and robotics progress, narratives may feature more sophisticated and human-like androids, blurring the lines between humans and machines. Themes could shift to focus on integration and coexistence, exploring how these beings fit into human society.

Ethical considerations around autonomy, consciousness, and rights of artificial beings might become central. Also, the rise of virtual and augmented reality in storytelling could offer more immersive experiences with these characters. This suggests a future where robots and androids not only reflect technological possibilities but also deeper explorations of identity, morality, and the essence of being.

Common Questions
Common Questions
What is a robot?

A robot can be defined as a physical embodiment of artificial intelligence that can take actions and create effects on the physical world. Robots also make decisions that make them useful as intelligence has become an essential component of robots. A robot can also be defined as a physical machine that’s programmable by a computer and execute tasks automatically by itself. A robot is essentially a physical embodiment of artificial intelligence.

What are the Three Laws of Robotics?

The 3 Laws of Robotics were created by Isaac Asimov in the 1940s. The first law is that a robot may not injure a human being or allow a human being to be harmed. The second law is that a robot must obey the orders given by a human being except where it would conflict with the First law. The third law is that a robot must protect its own existence as long as it does not conflict with the First or Second law.

Who is the father of robotics?

Joseph F. Engelberger is considered all over the world as the father of robotics. Joseph Engelberger was an American physicist, engineer, businessman and is referred to as the man responsible for the birth of one of the most impactful industries, robotics. He developed the first industrial robot in the United States in the 1950s. He was born in 1925 and died in 2015.

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BB-8
53000
26.5” | 67 cm
2015 (Episode VII: The Force Awakens)
BB-8
67.000
2015.00
53000
GUIDE
3D
BB-8
6’4” | 1.93 m
1999 (Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace)
Battle Droid
193.000
1999.00
2500
GUIDE
3D
Battle Droid
C-3PO
60000
5’9” | 1.75 m
1977 (Episode IV: A New Hope)
C-3PO
175.000
1977.00
60000
GUIDE
3D
C-3PO
5’6”-7’ | 1.68-2.13 m
1966
Cybermen
213.000
1966.00
8800
GUIDE
3D
Cybermen
Daleks
33000
5’-6’6” | 1.52-1.98 m
1963
Daleks
198.000
1963.00
33000
GUIDE
3D
Daleks
Data
23000
5’11” | 1.80 m
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
Data
180.000
1987.00
23000
GUIDE
3D
Data
6’0” | 1.83 m
Prometheus (2012)
David 8
183.000
2012.00
450
GUIDE
3D
David 8
6’0” | 1.83 m
1999 (Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace)
Destroyer Droid
183.000
1999.00
1160
GUIDE
3D
Destroyer Droid
7’1” | 2.16 m
2005 (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith)
General Grievous
216.000
2005.00
77000
GUIDE
3D
General Grievous
Gort
9700
8’ | 2.4 m
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Gort
240.000
1951.00
9700
GUIDE
3D
Gort
Iron Man
383000
6’1” | 1.85 m
Tales of Suspense #39 (March, 1963)
Iron Man
185.000
1963.00
383000
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3D
Iron Man
L3-37
5500
5’10” | 1.79 m
2018 (Solo: A Star Wars Story)
L3-37
179.000
2018.00
5500
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3D
L3-37
Nebula
144000
5’11” | 1.80 m
The Avengers #257 (July 1985)
Nebula
180.000
1985.00
144000
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3D
Nebula
9’10” | 3.0 m
4’11” | 1.5 m
Aliens (1986)
Power Loader
300.000
150.000
1986.00
30
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3D
Power Loader
R2-D2
77500
3’7” | 1.09 m
1977 (Episode IV: A New Hope)
R2-D2
109.000
1977.00
77500
GUIDE
3D
R2-D2
10’-15’ | 3.05-4.57 m (Estimated)
The Matrix (1999)
Sentinels
457.000
1999.00
1000
GUIDE
3D
Sentinels
5’8” | 1.73 m
Star Trek Voyager (1997)
Seven of Nine
173.000
1997.00
50000
GUIDE
3D
Seven of Nine
6’4” | 1.93 m
2002 (Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones)
Super Battle Droid
193.000
2002.00
6000
GUIDE
3D
Super Battle Droid
6’2” | 1.88 m
The Terminator (1984)
T-800 Terminator
188.000
1984.00
235000
GUIDE
3D
T-800 Terminator
Ultron
48000
7’7” | 2.31 m
The Avengers #54 (July 1968)
Ultron
2.310
1968.00
48000
GUIDE
3D
Ultron
Vision
85000
6’3” | 1.91 m
Avengers Vol. 1 #57 (published August, 1968)
Vision
191.000
1968.00
85000
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3D
Vision
6’1” | 1.85 m (Armor); 5’8” | 1.73 m (Actor)
Iron Man #118 (January 1979)
War Machine
185.000
1979.00
65000
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3D
War Machine
Gort
Collection of dimensioned drawings of Gort in various standing postures viewed from the front

Gort, also nicknamed Iron Man, is a humanoid police force robot that serves and protects his master Klaatu in the movie The Day the Earth Stood Still from 1951. After arriving to Earth with Klaatu, Gort vaporizes the guns of several soldiers without harming the soldiers by using his main, and only weapon: a laser beam concealed in his facial visor powerful enough to destroy the entire Earth. For much of the movie, Gort stands still guarding their spaceship they arrived in and never speaks; he only follows commands from Klaatu or acts to protect his master. The Day the Earth Stood Still was remade in 2008 and the character of Gort was altered almost completely from the original.

Gort, portrayed by Lock Martin in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), is 8 foot (2.4 m) tall.

Gort, also nicknamed Iron Man, is a humanoid police force robot that serves and protects his master Klaatu in the movie The Day the Earth Stood Still from 1951. After arriving to Earth with Klaatu, Gort vaporizes the guns of several soldiers without harming the soldiers by using his laser beam.

Gort, portrayed by Lock Martin in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), is 8 foot (2.4 m) tall.

Gort
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Actor
Lock Martin
First Appearance
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Drawings include:
Gort front (guard), front (attack), front (carrying woman)

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T-800 Terminator
Scaled height comparison illustrations of the T-800 in relation to other action heroes

The Terminator is a fictional killer cyborg from the future who goes back in time to kill the mother of his enemy, John Connor, at least in the first film. Played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Terminator evolves from movie to movie, the first one beginning with him as the T-800 series, model 101 to the second being 850 series and so on. Even if you have never seen a Terminator movie, chances are you’ve heard the famous phrase and can hear the voice of Arnold Schwarzenegger say, “Hasta La Vista, Baby!”

The T-800 is portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger with a height of 6’2” (1.88 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of the T-800 labeled with overall height
The Terminator is a fictional killer cyborg from the future who goes back in time to kill the mother of his enemy, John Connor, at least in the first film. Played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Terminator evolves from movie to movie, the first one beginning with him as the T-800 series.

The T-800 is portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger with a height of 6’2” (1.88 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of the T-800 labeled with overall height
T-800 Terminator
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6’2” | 1.88 m
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Actor
Arnold Schwarzenegger
First Appearance
The Terminator (1984)

Drawings include:
T-800 elevations (assorted)

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Daleks
Size comparison drawings of Daleks comparing the heights of other related Doctor Who characters

Daleks are the archenemies of the Doctor in the BBC’s long-running science-fiction television show, Doctor Who. They first appeared on our screens in 1963. The Daleks look robotic but are instead genetically engineered mutants encased in a metal armor. The mutants survive due to the life-support system inside the armor and can control their language, communication and movement from inside. They are equipped with a mechanical roving eye, and a laser arm. The Dalek race are very powerful, but they can be beaten. Their eye is their weakness.

Daleks have a range of heights between 5’-6’6” (1.52-1.98 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Daleks with height measurements
Daleks are the archenemies of the Doctor in the BBC’s long-running science-fiction television show, Doctor Who. They first appeared on our screens in 1963. The Daleks look robotic but are instead genetically engineered mutants encased in a metal armor. The mutants survive due to the support systems.

Daleks have a range of heights between 5’-6’6” (1.52-1.98 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Daleks with height measurements
Daleks
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5’-6’6” | 1.52-1.98 m
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First Appearance
1963

Drawings include:
Daleks elevations (assorted)

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Seven of Nine
Size comparison drawings of Seven of Nine comparing the heights of other related characters from Star Trek

Seven of Nine is a fictional character in the science-fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager. Seven of Nine was born a human female but was assimilated by the Borg as a child and adapted with cybernetic technology. Seven was liberated by the USS Voyager in the year 2374. She joins the crew and helps fight for the implementation of justice in lawless parts of the gallery. As a drone, she has high level abilities; acute eyesight, an eidetic memory and super strength.

Seven of Nine is portrayed by Jeri Lynn Ryan with a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Seven of Nine with height measurements
Seven of Nine is a fictional character in the science-fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager. Seven of Nine was born a human female but was assimilated by the Borg as a child and adapted with cybernetic technology. Seven was liberated by the USS Voyager in the year 2374.

Seven of Nine is portrayed by Jeri Lynn Ryan with a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Seven of Nine with height measurements
Seven of Nine
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5’8” | 1.73 m
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Species: Borg/Human

Actor
Jeri Lynn Ryan
First Appearance
Star Trek Voyager (1997)

Drawings include:
Seven of Nine elevations (assorted)

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Iron Man
Multiple dimensioned drawings of Iron Man standing casually and firing his hand blasters

Iron Man, real name Tony Stark, is a genius scientist and engineer who uses his wealth and intelligence to create the superhero Iron Man armored suit in Marvel Comics. One of the founding members of the superhero group the Avengers, Tony Stark constantly enhances and improves upon the powers, strength, durability, and weaponry of his Iron Man suits through many specialized iterations. Iron Man was introduced by Marvel in Tales of Suspense #39 in March, 1963.

Iron Man has a height of 6’1” (1.85 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 6’6” (1.98 m) in the comics.

Illustrations of Iron Man in multiple flying postures
Iron Man, real name Tony Stark, is a genius scientist and engineer who uses his wealth and intelligence to create the superhero Iron Man armored suit in Marvel Comics. Iron Man is one of the founding members of the superhero group the Avengers.

Iron Man has a height of 6’1” (1.85 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 6’6” (1.98 m) in the comics.

Illustrations of Iron Man in multiple flying postures
Iron Man
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6’1” | 1.85 m
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6’6” | 1.98 m
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Portrayed by (MCU): Robert Downey Jr.

Powers
Genius intellect; powered armor suit with super strength, flight, durability, weapons
Real Name
Tony Stark
First Appearance
Tales of Suspense #39 (March, 1963)

Drawings include:
Iron Man standing (passive), standing (fighting), flying (angle), flying (hover)

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