droid
n.a robot that looks and acts like a human or is very smart. You usually see this word in science fiction movies and books.
n.a robot, especially one with a human-like appearance or high-level artificial intelligence. Originally a shortened form of 'android', it has become a generic term within the science fiction genre.
“The little droid followed its owner across the desert.”
“The factory uses advanced droids to handle the most delicate parts of the assembly process.”
“In many futuristic narratives, the droid serves as a loyal companion, bridging the emotional gap between biological life and cold, calculated machinery.”
Commonly used in science fiction contexts; though popularized by Star Wars, it is now used broadly for various autonomous robots.