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Anthropomorphism: ascribing human form or qualities
to beings or things.
Artificial
intelligence (AI): the science of developing a computer
to have the ability to perform functions that require intelligence,
such as learning and decision making.
Autonomous:
independent.
Automaton
(plural: automata): a device, usually in the shape of
an animal or human, which appears to move independently
of human control.
Biotechnology:
genetic engineering, the manipulation of genes.
Chatterbot:
computer program operating on the Internet that appears
to respond to questions and conversation.
Effigy:
a doll or representation of a person.
Homeostasis:
physiological equilibrium within living creatures involving
a balance of functions and chemical composition.
Machine
intelligence (MI): inclusive term for artificial intelligence
and robotics.
Quadruped:
four-footed.
Tear
down: a breakdown of an electronic object into its components.
Technophoric:
technology-loving.
Thermometric
sensor: detects changes in temperature.
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