Androids are robots designed to resemble human beings, but they are not the only term used to describe artificial life forms. Other synonyms for androids include cyborgs, robots, droids, replicants, and synthetics. Cyborgs, or cybernetic organisms, are beings that have both biological and artificial components, while robots are machines that can be programmed to perform specific tasks. Droids are similar to robots but are often associated with the Star Wars franchise. Replicants, on the other hand, are androids featured in the film Blade Runner. Finally, synthetics are androids featured in the science fiction television series, Alien Nation. Regardless of the term used, these artificial life forms continue to fascinate and captivate audiences across the world.