robot
Americannoun
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a machine that resembles a human and does mechanical, routine tasks on command.
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a person who acts and responds in a mechanical, routine manner, usually subject to another's will; automaton.
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any machine or mechanical device that operates automatically with humanlike skill.
adjective
noun
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any automated machine programmed to perform specific mechanical functions in the manner of a man
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(modifier) not controlled by man; automatic
a robot pilot
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a person who works or behaves like a machine; automaton
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a set of traffic lights
Other Word Forms
- robot-like adjective
- robotic adjective
- robotism noun
- robotistic adjective
- robotlike adjective
Etymology
Origin of robot
< Czech, coined by Karel Čapek in the play R.U.R. (1920) from the base robot-, as in robota compulsory labor, robotník peasant owing such labor
Example Sentences
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The rolling robots that deliver groceries and hot meals across Los Angeles are getting an upgrade.
From Los Angeles Times
German carmaker BMW said Friday it plans to deploy two AI-powered humanoid robots in a factory in a pilot programme for the first time this year.
From Barron's
One man accidentally gained access to thousands of robot vacuums, exposing the AI cybernightmare risk facing millions of Americans.
From MarketWatch
Among the gadgets to watch out for, Chinese group Honor will show off the first "robot phone" powered by AI -- although plenty of other products will be on display for the first time.
From Barron's
A robot slurry scraper travels up and down the cowshed at regular intervals, pushing any manure through the slatted floor into the vast storage pit below.
From BBC
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