Mid-20th Century: As computers and early robotics emerged, stories started exploring more complex AI and mechanical designs.

Commentary: The idea of a human-controlled robot in your home might sound weird, but perhaps it's not all that different from what we're used to.

Androids offer unique depth in storytelling; they blur the lines between humans and machines. Anime like Time of Eve explore human-android relations and societal discrimination. Android-centric series ...

Ryan Heffernan is a Senior Writer at Collider. Storytelling has been one of his interests since an early age, with his appreciation for film and television becoming a particular interest of his during ...