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

These robotic explorers have uncovered fascinating details about Martian soil, climate, and even organic molecules. —Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025

The robotic design allows Rainbow to test a broader range of chemical precursors, which increases the chances of discovering novel and high-performing quantum dots. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025

Robotaxis present a special opportunity, wasted so far, to take advantage of their robotic ability to follow rules. —Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

It's been incorporated into a cylindrical robotic arm segment called the ProTac link, although it could also be used in other body parts. —New Atlas, 26 Aug. 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