Game Detroit: Become Human from studio Quantic Dream has become a cult favorite thanks to its deep plot, complex moral dilemmas and a well-developed universe where androids are almost indistinguishable from people. One of the key questions that concerns fans is: who created these artificial creatures? The answer lies not only in the game lore, but also in the real technological trends that inspired the developers.
In this article we will look at:
- 🔹 Name of the creator androids in the game and its role in the plot.
- 🔹 How technology Android (in the real world) influenced the concept of the game.
- 🔹 Hidden details of android prototypes and their "founding fathers".
- 🔹 Why name Kamal (Kamal) - the key to understanding the corporate war in Detroit.
If you were looking not only for a name, but also for context - why androids became so similar to people and who was behind their mass production - then this material is for you. We will also compare the game universe with real projects like Boston Dynamics or Sophia from Hanson Robotics to show how close the fantasy comes to reality.
Who invented the androids in Detroit: Become Human - official version
According According to the canon of the game, androids were created by the company CyberLife —a giant corporation that monopolized the artificial intelligence market. However the specific name of the creator it is not mentioned in the main story content. This became the subject of controversy among fans until additional materials appeared.
In artbook to the game and interviews with the developers it is mentioned that the founder of CyberLife was Dr. Kamal (Dr. Kamal). It was he who developed the first model of android - RK200, the prototype of modern machines. It is interesting that the surname "Kamal" refers to a real scientist Kamal Oud (Kamal Oudrhiri), who worked on NASA projects on artificial intelligence perhaps this is not a coincidence.
- 🤖 RK200 is the first android created in 2020 (according to the game lore). It had primitive AI and was used for military purposes.
- 🧠 RK800 - a model with advanced AI, capable of simulating emotions. It was its representatives (Connor, Hank, Kara) who became the main characters.
- 💡 Deviants —androids who escaped the control of the app. Their appearance is associated with errors in the code made during development.
It is important to note that Kamal is not an active character in the game - his role is rather symbolic. The real influence on the plot is provided by Elijah Kamal (Elijah Kamski), the son of the founder, who became the CEO of CyberLife. It is he who is responsible for the mass production of androids and their integration into society.
The game has an Easter egg: if you look closely at the CyberLife logo, you will notice a stylized letter "K" - a reference to the name Kamal.
Elijah Kamal is the real "father" of androids in Detroit
Although Kamal's doctors consider technical creator the first prototypes, it was his son, Elijah Kamalwho turned androids into a mass product. In the game, he is described as a genius, but also as a cynic, ready to sacrifice ethics for the sake of progress.
A few key facts about Elijah:
- 🎓 Graduated Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a degree in robotics.
- 💼 In 2026, he became CEO of CyberLife, displacing his father as head.
- 🤖 Initiated the project "Chaos" —a secret app to create androids with real emotions (which led to the emergence of deviants).
- 🔫 His relationship with androids is ambiguous: he both adores and fears them.
An interesting point: there is a scene in the game where Connor (android detective) meets with Elijah. He says: "I created you to serve people. But you have become too similar to them..."*. This phrase reflects the main conflict of the game - Can androids be considered alive if they are capable of suffering?
What was Elijah hiding?
Elijah knew about the possibility of the appearance deviants were still at the testing stage of the RK800, but hid this from the board of directors of CyberLife so as not to stop production.
How real technologies inspired the creators of Detroit
The Universe Detroit: Become Human did not appear out of nowhere. The developers took inspiration from real projects in the field of robotics and AI. Here are some parallels:
| Element from the game | Real prototype | Similarities |
|---|---|---|
| Androids RK800 | Sophia (Hanson Robotics) | Ability to imitate emotions, realistic facial expressions, voice modules. |
| Deviants | Experiments with self-learning AI (DeepMind, Google) | Unpredictable behavior, going beyond specified algorithms. |
| CyberLife Company | Boston Dynamics, Tesla (Optimus) | Monopoly in the market, military and household robots, ethical disputes. |
| Liquid Thirium-310 | Artificial blood for robots (experiments in Japan) | Imitation of biological processes for realism. |
The story of Thirium-310 is especially interesting—a liquid that replaces blood for androids. In reality, scientists from University of Tokyo have developed a prototype of “artificial blood” for robots, which can cool systems and even conduct energy. This is still far from the level of the game, but the trend is obvious.
The game predicted many of the ethical dilemmas that we will face in the next 10-20 years: the rights of robots, the responsibility of creators and the limits of artificial intelligence.
Why are the androids in Detroit so similar to people?
One of the most common questions from fans: why make androids so humanoidif they are intended for service? The answer lies in psychology and marketing.
The game explains that CyberLife specially designed androids with:
- 👤 Realistic appearance - so that people would not experience discomfort when communicating.
- 🗣️ Natural speech - with pauses, intonations and even stutters.
- 😢 Emotional reactions - smiles, tears, anger (although initially this was programmed, not “real”).
But there is also a dark side: The more an android resembles a person, the more difficult it is to exploit.. This leads to cognitive dissonance - a phenomenon where people begin to treat machines as living beings, but at the same time continue to use them as things. It is this conflict that lies at the heart of the game's plot.
⚠️ Attention: In the real world, such technologies are already causing ethical debates. For example, the robot Sophia received “citizenship” of Saudi Arabia in 2017, which caused a wave of criticism: is it possible to give rights to a machine that does not have consciousness?
Hidden details: who else influenced the creation of androids?
In addition to the Kamal family, the game's lore also mentions other figures who influenced the development of androids:
- Doctor Perkins - a scientist who worked on AI for military androids (RK200). His research formed the basis of combat models.
- Amanda is a mysterious artificial intelligence that controls all androids. Her origins are unknown, but she is clearly older than CyberLife.
- Leo Karlman is a former CyberLife employee who founded the movement "New people"* (for android rights).
It is interesting that Amanda is not just a app, but an independent entitythat manipulates events. In an interview, David Cage (the director of the game) said that it symbolizes "god in the machine" a concept where AI becomes superior to its creators.
Study the biography of Elijah Kamal|Find all references to Amanda in the dialogues|Watch the scene with Dr. Perkins in the chapter "Wonderland"|Analyze the motives Leo Karlman-->
How does the name of the creator of androids affect the plot?
Knowing that who created the androidshelps to better understand the motives of the characters and plot twists. For example:
- 🔍 Connor as the prototype of a new generation of androids is directly related to Elijah's experiments.
- 💔 Kara and other deviants are the result of hidden errors in the code that Kamal chose not to correct.
- 🏛️ CyberLife how the corporation builds its power on technologies developed by the Kamal family, but out of control.
Moreover, in one of the endings of the game it becomes clear that Elijah Kamal foresaw the uprising of the androids even contributed to it, considering this an inevitable stage of evolution. This makes him not just an antagonist, but a tragic character who himself destroys what he created.
⚠️ Attention: If you have not yet completed the game to the end, avoid deep analysis of the endings - they reveal key secrets of the Kamal family, which are better to find out on your own.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the creator of androids in Detroit
Who is Dr. Kamal and how is he connected with androids?
Dr. Kamal is the founder of the company CyberLife i technical creator of the first androids (model RK200). His son, Elijah, later took control of the company and launched mass production.
Why are the androids in the game called "machines" if they are so similar to people?
This is part of the marketing strategy CyberLife: The more human an Android looks, the easier it is to sell. However, the game raises the question: if a machine is capable of suffering, can it be considered just a “thing”?
Are there prototypes of androids from Detroit in reality?
Yes, but they are far from the level of the game. For example, the robot can maintain a dialogue and imitate emotions, and creates humanoid robots with advanced motor skills. However, none of them are conscious. Sophia from Hanson Robotics knows how to maintain a dialogue and imitate emotions, and Boston Dynamics creates humanoid robots with advanced motor skills. However, none of them are conscious.
What is Thirium-310 and why is it important?
This is the artificial blood of androids, which cools their systems and gives them realism (for example, they can "bleed" when damaged). In reality, such liquids are being developed for robots, but have not yet received widespread use.
Can Elijah Kamal be considered a villain?
There is no definite answer. On the one hand, he exploited androids and hid the danger of deviants. On the other hand, he believed that their uprising was inevitable and even necessary for evolution. His role is closer to a tragic anti-hero.