Humanoid robot
A human-shaped robot: two arms, two legs, a head.
A robot designed to resemble a human body — two arms, two legs, a head — so it can move through our spaces (homes, factories) and use our tools. Different from a fixed robotic arm or a wheeled robot.
Articles about “Humanoid robot”
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