The Control of the Creator

Any discussion of a robot inevitably brings into question the role of the creator, who is more often than not human. The process of creation makes the creator into a god-like figure because she or he brings the life into being and supposedly has control over its functions. Often the creation of a being becomes a "Frankenstein" scenario in which the creature turns against its creator. This often occurs because the creator exerts dictatorial authority over the robot and refuses to grant it autonomy even when the robot is capable of functioning and thriving independently. Two good examples are Forbidden Planet and Blade Runner.