android: An engineered device (usually a robot) that has been designed to look and behave like a human. anthropomorphize:  (adj. anthropomorphic) To attribute human traits or behaviors to some animal or object. engineering: The field of research that uses math and science to solve practical problems. Someone who works in this field is known as an engineer. graphics: (in computing) Images or video displayed on a computer screen or other digital media. high school: A designation for grades nine through 12 in the U.S. system of compulsory public education. High-school graduates may apply to colleges for further, advanced education. humanoid: Something that appears human-like, but isn’t (perhaps a robot). It’s frequently a character in science fiction. interface: (in computing) A term for the technology people use to interact with a computer to input data and instructions or to receive its outputs. Long ago, people input data and instructions using punched cards or by typing and receiving data onto a screen. More recently, interfaces can range from joysticks, headsticks and trackballs to voice commands, touch screens, …