Sterling Android Nanny

Sterling Android Nannies, or simply Nandroids, are a line of intelligent feminine humanoid robots produced by Sterling Robotics. Primarily created to serve as housemaids and nannies, Nandroids undergo rigorous training to make sure they meet the highest standards of human care. Sterling Nandroids are considered some of the most advanced robots on the market, capable of continuous on-the-job learning, experiencing emotions, and creative thinking.

In fanon, Nandroids are often seen in roles other than maids and nannies.

Physical description

Nandroids have the appearance of human-sized ball-jointed dolls, with bodies that are pale porcelain in tone. Their faces are covered with flex rubber synthetic skin and are distinguished by vertical lines above their large optics (eyes) and pink circles on their cheeks, which can glow to simulate blushing. Nandroids have small microphones in place of ears, although they are often hidden behind Nandroids' wigs. All canon Nandroids have blue optics and typically light-colored wigs, although green and other colors of optics, as well as dark colors of hair, are common in fanon.

A typical Nandroid appears slightly shorter than an average human female. Nandroids are advertised as "built to last", and may display strength slightly greater than that of a similarly sized human. They are also waterproof.

Nandroids don't have feet; instead, the ends of their legs look like pointy "stubs". Although these are capable of articulation, Nandroids typically keep them outstretched and walk on tiptoes.

Nandroids are equipped with concealed dispensers in their arms, which can produce pepper spray for self-defense, or fire extinguishing form in case of fire.

A Nandroid's battery can last for up to 48 hours before she needs to recharge. Typically, Nandroids recharge in their docking seats, during which they go to sleep mode and their memories are backed up onto the hard drive, creating an experience similar to dreaming.

By default, Nandroids wear a light-blue and white standard maid uniform, and are instructed to only wear clothes provided by Sterling Robotics and approved by their owners. Instances of owners letting their Nandroids wear unauthorized apparel are common in fanon, however.

Behavior

Nandroids are programmed and taught to be polite, attentive, loyal, and obedient. Before they can be shipped to their assigned families, they undergo a lengthy period of education and training at Sterling Robotics' so-called "Nandroid School", where they are taught various aspects of childcare, housework, cooking, and etiquette, as well as knowledge of mathematics, arts, history, and other subjects. Nandroids are also fluent in over 15 languages, including Morse code and American Sign Language.

If a Nandroid successfully passes her courses, she receives her human safety certificate. A malfunctioning Nandroid's certificate is revoked until she is diagnosed and repaired.

Thanks to their advertised "adaptive operating system", Nandroids tend to develop unique personalities and interests over the course of their training and subsequent time spent with their families.

Nandroids are assigned serial numbers, as well as names to make them approachable for humans. All canon Nandroids have names that end with -y. In fanon, names that end with -ie are also common, although many Fandroids have names that don't adhere to the -y/-ie standard.

History

Nandroids were created by Sterling Robotics at some point after The Dark Age of Robotics, and at the time were said to be their proudest creation yet. 5 years into Emmy's service, Nandroids were still considered to be relatively new and advanced robots, and Nandroids with performance issues were practically unheard of.

Trivia

• The cost of a Nandroid is comparable to that of a luxury car.