Android

Androids are robots designed to resemble a human. Historically, androids are completely within the domain of science-fiction, but in modern day, they are a very real thing in almost everybody's lives. Recent advances in technology now allow the design of realistic androids, some of which are almost indistinguishable from a human. Androids in most places are heavily regulated by the government, and governments like the Coalition require all androids to be legally registered under a code.

Classification
There are various types of android, all built for individual purposes. Some types of androids are not for civilian purchase.

Utility Androids
Most commonly seen in public spaces, construction androids, maintenance androids, and sanitation androids all fall under the classification on android known as "utility androids". Utility androids are usually appear less "polished" than other androids, and are designed to assist humans in manual labor.

Advertisement Androids
Advertisement androids are designed to work for businesses, working as clerks and store assistants without the burden of overworking or standard wages. They are often purchased by small businesses, although many chain stores use them as well.

Entertainment Androids
With a primary purpose of entertaining humans, entertainment androids are designed to accomplish tasks including, but not limited to, providing company, home assistance, and even sexual entertainment, to humans. These androids are usually more expensive than other kinds, but are also the most realistic.

Combat Androids
Cheap, expendable, and physically capable, combat androids are made to serve in high-risk combat as soldiers. They are not usually very realistic, but are designed specifically to use firearms, melee weapons, and can even identify allies and enemies. The morality of combat androids has been questioned by many, and they are only sometimes used by most military organizations.

Trivia

 * The term for androids that lack realistic humanoid bodies is "old style android".