What are the different types of robots in science fiction?

Sure. There are the utility robots that are designed for general tasks. Then there are the cybernetic robots which combine biological and mechanical parts. And the shape - shifting robots which can change their form according to different needs.

There are Protectrons which are mainly used for security purposes. They can be found in various locations like old buildings or military installations.

The different types of science fiction include time travel stories, where characters journey through different eras, alternate history that imagines different outcomes of past events, and biopunk that deals with biotechnology and its implications.

Some common types of robots in fiction are humanoid robots like C - 3PO from 'Star Wars'. They are designed to look and act like humans, often with personalities. Another type is the combat robot, for example, the Jaegers in 'Pacific Rim', which are huge and built for fighting against monsters. And there are also servant robots, such as Rosie the Robot Maid from 'The Jetsons', whose main purpose is to do household chores.

Well, the autonomous drones can be considered a type of robot in fiction. In some military - themed fictions, they are used for surveillance and attacks. Then there are the entertainment robots. In the movie 'Robot & Frank', Frank had a robot caretaker that also provided some entertainment. And the transformable robots, like the Autobots and Decepticons in 'Transformers', which can change their forms from vehicles to robots and vice versa.

Yes. There are different types. For example, there is the utopian science fiction that presents an ideal future society. And on the contrary, dystopian science fiction shows a future world that is unpleasant and often oppressive.

There are several types like hard science fiction, which focuses on accurate scientific concepts and technology. Then there's soft science fiction that explores more social and psychological aspects related to science.

In science fiction, there are scanners for detecting energy signatures. These can pick up on different forms of energy like alien technology emissions or dangerous radiation. There are also telepathic scanners. They are more in the realm of the mind - related science fiction concepts. These scanners can detect thoughts, emotions, or even the presence of psychic abilities in a being. Additionally, there are scanners for time - related investigations. They can scan through different time periods, looking for anomalies or important historical events. For instance, a time - travel themed science fiction might have a scanner that helps the characters find the right moment in time to make a change or discovery.

There are energy shields which can be like a force field protecting spaceships or bases. For example, in 'Star Trek', the starships have deflector shields that can withstand various attacks. Then there are physical shields, like the large, metal ones carried by some characters in 'Dune'. Another type could be cloaking shields that not only protect but also make the object invisible, as seen in some 'Stargate' episodes.