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

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

For almost 11 years, Chung has been collaborating with robotic systems of their own creation, as a way of better understanding and engaging with their own creativity. —Tharin Pillay, Time, 23 Oct. 2025

Starting a family may involve some robotic assistance in the near future. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025

The approach could enable custom designs for robotic systems that mimic biological motion with far greater efficiency. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025

Amazon, the nation’s second-largest private employer, on Wednesday introduced a new robotic system called ‘Blue Jay’ that is capable of performing multiple tasks at once in its warehouses. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for robotic

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