Though the term android has been used to refer to robotic humanoids regardless of apparent gender, the Greek prefix “andr-” refers to man in the masculine sense. Because of this prefix, Android can be read as referring specifically to male-styled robots. … Other possible names for feminine robots exist.

Does android mean man?

The word was coined from the Greek root ἀνδρ- andr- “man, male” (as opposed to ἀνθρωπ- anthrōp- “human being”) and the suffix -oid “having the form or likeness of”. … While the term “android” is used in reference to human-looking robots in general, a robot with a female appearance can also be referred to as a gynoid.

Is robot a gender?

Robots don’t have genders—they’re metal and plastic and silicon, and filled with ones and zeroes. Gender is a complicated mix of biology, which robots don’t have, and how we feel about that biology, feelings that robots also lack.