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
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
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One of the key forces pushing humanoid robots into factories is their advantage over robotic arms and other automation machinery in use today, Haas said Monday at Fortune Brainstorm AI in San Francisco.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
In its post-apocalyptic future, an AI fleet of drones and robots has forced humanity underground, but the origins of the robotic invaders are unknown.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Even with advanced robotic prostheses, performing simple actions requires extra mental effort, as users must consciously control each finger to grasp objects.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
In these instances, Lallouette said the company ensures strict control measures, including a closed-loop water system to capture, treat, and safely dispose of the chemical, preventing environmental discharge and precision robotic spray application to ensure worker safety.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
In its post-apocalyptic future, an AI fleet of drones and robots has forced humanity underground, but the origins of the robotic invaders are unknown.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Even with advanced robotic prostheses, performing simple actions requires extra mental effort, as users must consciously control each finger to grasp objects.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
In these instances, Lallouette said the company ensures strict control measures, including a closed-loop water system to capture, treat, and safely dispose of the chemical, preventing environmental discharge and precision robotic spray application to ensure worker safety.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robotic. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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