Artificial Intelligence
Since the 1700's we have been trying to create machines that resemble life. It started with Automatons, gear powered machines that can perform actions as humans or animals. With the invention of computerization, we can create robots that can think for us. However, a machine will always be a machine, and the artificial intelligence programmed into them will never be the same as human intelligence and understanding. Yet we have a need to test our intelligence and create life-resembling machines to do the things we are capable of, even if not perfect at.