Android #16 is a creation of Dr. Gero. Although he is stronger than both androids #17 and 18, he has a kind heart. Even though his programming tells him to destroy Gokou, after being repaired by Dr. Briefs and Bulma, he helps the Z fighters in their battle against Cell. He getss completely broken during the Cell games but not in vain as his injury sparks Gohan to become Super Saiya-jin 2.