Humanoid refers to something that resembles or has characteristics similar to a human being. This term is often used in science fiction and fantasy literature, movies, and video games to describe fictional characters with human-like appearances but may not necessarily be an actual human. In the field of robotics, humanoid describes robots designed to resemble humans in appearance or form, such as having two arms, legs, a torso, and a head. The term can also refer to non-human primates like chimpanzees or gorillas that share certain physical characteristics with humans.