robotic

adjective

ro·​bot·​ic rō-ˈbä-tik 

rə-

1

: of or relating to mechanical robots

2

: having the characteristics of a robot

performs with robotic consistency

robotically

rō-ˈbä-ti-k(ə-)lē 

rə-

adverb

Synonyms

• automated
• automatic
• laborsaving
• self-acting
• self-operating
• self-regulating

Examples of robotic in a Sentence

the dishwasher is one of the greatest robotic devices ever invented

with a single robotic motion, she reached for a cigarette and a lighter the instant she sat down

Recent Examples on the Web

Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsay Have 'Freaky Friday' Moment and Trade Looks at Hell's Kitchen Ina Garten Recalls Thinking That Buying Her First Store Was the ‘Stupidest Thing’ — See Her Amazing Throwback Photo The robotic performers will stay intact in Pineville, N.C., and also in Hicksville, N.Y. —Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024

These capabilities are expanding the scope of robotic use cases and enhancing interactions to convey more emotional nuances. —Ellie Gabel, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2024

In October, the military launched a robotic buddy, which was able to carry out tasks such as traverse and scout rugged terrain, remove unexploded shells and double as a stretcher for injured soldiers. —Avi Kumar, Fox News, 26 May 2024

Among the futuristic concepts is a robotic transport system called FLOAT, or Flexible Levitation on a Track. —Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 21 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1