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 of robotic

• automated
• automatic

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

Think of them like tiny robotic pets. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026

Almost a third of Vasudavan's home has been built using robotic technology. —Kenny Choi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

According to the company, Sirius is designed to appeal to users looking for an interactive robotic pet rather than an industrial or surveillance-focused robot. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026

Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for robotic

• aprotic
• aquatic
• biotic
• chaotic
• cirrhotic
• despotic
• dichotic
• erotic
• euphotic
• exotic
• fibrotic
• hieratic