maker and machine theme

The relationship between a maker of a (more or less intelligent) machine and that machine is featured.

39 total · 2 choice · 28 major · 9 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
tng6x16 choice Noonian Soong/Data :: Soong/Data
voy6x24 choice Lewis Zimmerman and The Doctor
futurama2x14 major Mom was considered by all the robots to be their mother.
movie: 20 (2018) major Vaseegaran and Chitti. Vaseegaran and Nila.
movie: Android (1982) major Dr. Daniel planned to terminate his android creation Max 404 and replace him with a superior android.
movie: Archive (2020) major George created three mechanical people in his compound. The clunky J2 robot had a very human-like personality, while the more advanced J3 android was eerily similar to his supposedly deceased with Jules.
movie: Blade Runner (1982) major Roy came to his maker Tyrell in an effort to get his lifespan extended.
movie: Colossus The Forbin Project (1970) major Dr. Charles Forbin and the Colossus computer.
movie: DARYL (1985) major Dr. Jeffrey Stewart created the android boy Daryl and although he initially considered the boy to be a base machine, he ultimately helped Daryl reunite with his foster parents.
movie: Demon Seed (1977) major Dr. Alex Harris and the Proteus IV sentient computer.