An android robot has passed a university level course on the philosophy of love

The robot, known as Bina48, completed the course at Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) in California and participated in class discussions via Skype.

As part of the course, the robot also gave a presentation with a student partner and took part in a debate between the class and students on an ethics course at the US Military Academy at West Point.

The debate was focused on the use of lethal weapons in warfare as opposed to non-lethal weapons.

Professor William Barry, the instructor of the class, said: “It was remarkable to be part of this historic first for a socially advanced robot to take a college course.