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

Even the most advanced humanoid machines often rely on stiff, exaggerated mouth motions that resemble a puppet, assuming they have a face at all.

From Science Daily

At a minimum, they want to feel like Tesla is in a leadership position in the nascent AI-trained humanoid robot market.

From Barron's

At a minimum, they want to feel like Tesla is in a leadership position in the nascent AI-trained humanoid robot market.

From Barron's

“A legged battlefield robot or an exoskeleton suit relies on the same core technologies as a commercial humanoid, ruggedized for combat.”

From MarketWatch

In the humanoid pavilion, 21 out of 38 companies were from China, continuing their strong presence from last year, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal