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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Founded in 2018, Agile Robots said its Agile ONE humanoid builds on its existing portfolio, which includes the Agile Hand, the FR3 force-sensitive robotic arm, the Diana 7 power and force-limited arm, and the Thor series robot arms.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Robots are a long way from being able to accomplish the full range of tasks that a human can do, but prioritizing robotic activities could lower the exposure that people have to the hazards of space.
—Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The system features three or four robotic arms holding surgical instruments and an endoscopic camera that allows a surgeon to see inside the human body.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The system uses three or four robotic arms holding surgical instruments and an endoscopic camera that allows a surgeon to see inside the human body.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Robots are a long way from being able to accomplish the full range of tasks that a human can do, but prioritizing robotic activities could lower the exposure that people have to the hazards of space.
—Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The system features three or four robotic arms holding surgical instruments and an endoscopic camera that allows a surgeon to see inside the human body.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The system uses three or four robotic arms holding surgical instruments and an endoscopic camera that allows a surgeon to see inside the human body.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robotic. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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