Fictional robots and androids

Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026

Fictional robots and androids are artificial, mechanical, or synthetic entities depicted across various media such as literature, television, and cinema. Often portrayed in humanlike or mobile forms, they serve as a central trope in science fiction to explore themes of technology, artificial intelligence, and the nature of humanity. Their depictions range from helpful companions and mechanical servants to existential threats to human civilization.