Bondsman, you say that like there is already complete certainty delineating computers from humans.

Also, there is a metaphysical statement in the movie that invalidates any arguments for the robots being "mere automatons." ie They were imbued with aspects of the human soul.

I love the whole "well, it doesn't have a brain/heart/DNA/gall bladder/soul QED it does not resemble a human in ANY sense at all!" That isn't taking a rational look at the world, it is pure superstition.