humanoid

[hyoo-muh-noid, yoo-]

adjective

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

noun

1. a humanoid being.

   to search for humanoids in outer space.

humanoid

/ ˈhjuːməˌnɔɪd /

adjective

1. like a human being in appearance

noun

1. a being with human rather than anthropoid characteristics

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of humanoid¹

First recorded in 1915–20; human + -oid

Example Sentences

In August, China held a humanoid robotics Olympics, where devices competed in soccer, kickboxing and even cleaning rooms.

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More than 150 Chinese companies are making humanoid robots but a market bubble risks forming in the rapidly growing futuristic industry, a Beijing official has warned.

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Tesla shareholders, however, believe AI-trained robotaxis and other AI applications, such as humanoid robots, will unlock a new era of earnings growth for the car maker.

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Coordinating with the factory brain, humanoid robots in Jingzhou carry molded components to an inspection station, where a 3-D camera performs checks.

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As Elon Musk touted plans to eventually manufacture an army of Tesla bots in Silicon Valley this month, humanoid robots were already being produced and sold to consumers in China.

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