Robots that resemble people (8)

I believe the answer is:

androids

(Other definitions for androids that I've seen before include "Automatons that resemble humans" , "Communication devices" , "Robots in human form as in science fiction" , "Human-looking robots" , "Robots that resemble humans" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.