Originally posted by SibeiSuayKia:
LOL, next time an UMNO guy would be complaining singapore has
"silver bullets" like PV(S) which can change into harpoon firing robots
LOL, and underwater submarines which can change into harpoon firing..
mechwarriors..
haiz so sad for them =(
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=robot
Technically speaking, those Robosapien toys are robots too.
Mechwarrior =
noun.
1. (IS and Clan): a male or female pilot of the 30 feet tall, walking armored behemoths called Battlemechs.
2. A Military rank.
3. A title/position within the feudal structure of the Royal Houses of the Inner Sphere.
4. (Clan) The title given to genetically engineered humans who have passed a trial combat to be allowed to pilot Battlemechs.
*grimace*
There are many terms used in connection with science fiction.
The construct depicted in the Navy commercial should be termed a Mecha.
Here are some terms used:
Android
Cyborg
Exoskeleton
Mecha