humanoid

American  

[hyoo-muh-noid, yoo-] / ˈhyu məˌnɔɪd, ˈyu- /

adjective

1. having human characteristics or form; resembling human beings.

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noun

1. a humanoid being.

   to search for humanoids in outer space.

humanoid British  

/ ˈhjuːməˌnɔɪd /

adjective

1. like a human being in appearance

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noun

1. a being with human rather than anthropoid characteristics

2. (in science fiction) a robot or creature resembling a human being

Etymology

Origin of humanoid

First recorded in 1915–20; human + -oid

Example Sentences

Tesla is also expected to show off the third generation of its humanoid robot, Optimus, in the coming weeks.

From Barron's

Today’s humanoid bots can barely load a dishwasher.

From The Wall Street Journal

She is also upbeat on the company expanding its customer base to humanoid robot makers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tesla also plans to unveil the third generation of its humanoid robot, Optimus, in the coming weeks.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, humanoid robots’ “brains” will rise in importance in 2026, as model capability becomes the key differentiator, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal