Is Terminator an Android?
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The Terminator himself is part of a series of machines created by Skynet for infiltration-based surveillance and assassination missions, and while an android for his appearance, he is usually described as a cyborg consisting of living tissue over a robotic endoskeleton.

What’s the difference between a cyborg and an android?

A cyborg is at least partially organic (the “org” part). So a human with grafted cybernetic components is a cyborg. … Robocop is a cyborg, being built on a biological human frame. An android is a robot in the form of a human (“andro” being greek for “man”).

Is the t800 a cyborg?

But the T-800 is absolutely a cyborg. The flesh heals. It’s alive. Living organic tissue over a metal endoskeleton.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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