There was even a rock star robot, Desdemona. All of these androids have one thing in common – they are all female by design. So why is it that creators typically choose to give their robots ...

This may seem a minor distinction, but when you’re rich enough to commission an artificially intelligent robot version ... less of a binary concept with ‘male’ and ‘female’ standing ...

Japanese scientists have unveiled the most human-looking robot yet - a "female" android named Repliee Q1Expo. She has flexible silicone for skin rather than hard plastic, and a number of sensors and ...

There's a long history of building robots into the picturesque idea of female beauty. Go back to 1928's Metropolis and you'll meet Maria, an android with wide hips and a knack for sultry dancing.

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