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as in automated
designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor
the dishwasher is one of the greatest robotic devices ever invented
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as in automatic
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
with a single robotic motion, she reached for a cigarette and a lighter the instant she sat down
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Recent Examples of robotic
The world's first fully robotic heart transplant took place in Saudi Arabia in 2024.
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Prostatectomy, a surgical procedure that removes part or all the prostate, has more recently been done with a sophisticated robotic surgery system.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 17 June 2025
From Fingerlings to Founding A Healthcare Brand Fingerlings, released in 2017 by toy manufacturer WowWee, are small robotic figures, originally styled to resemble monkeys tiny enough to wrap their arms around a finger.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Rather than relying on harnesses or wearables, which many seniors find cumbersome or stigmatizing, E-BAR operates as a set of robotic handlebars that follow users from behind.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Prostatectomy, a surgical procedure that removes part or all the prostate, has more recently been done with a sophisticated robotic surgery system.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 17 June 2025
From Fingerlings to Founding A Healthcare Brand Fingerlings, released in 2017 by toy manufacturer WowWee, are small robotic figures, originally styled to resemble monkeys tiny enough to wrap their arms around a finger.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Rather than relying on harnesses or wearables, which many seniors find cumbersome or stigmatizing, E-BAR operates as a set of robotic handlebars that follow users from behind.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robotic
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Bring Back the Human Element The markets have become faster, more automated, and more unequal.—
Daniel Schlaepfer,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Major media companies have already reorganized themselves to enable more automated ad buying and transacting, with data-heavy approaches, targeting, and guarantees.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Earlier this month, men’s and women’s basketball added a coaches challenge and removed automatic replays for out-of-bounds calls in the final two minutes for the sake of game flow.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Luke Williams, the automatic runner, took off for third, before briefly turning back to second, unsure of where to go.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Products include mechanical, electrical, sensing and electronic components, spanning from motors and lighting assemblies to ultrasonic, camera, radar and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging).—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Before becoming a cofounder, Hildreth worked in roles that many would dismiss as mundane: mechanic, logistics officer and government contractor.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Home in foreclosure, a mobile mechanic Online records show that his Canby Street home was in foreclosure last year and sold in September for $60,000.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dating rocks involves using radiometric techniques that harness the natural and spontaneous radioactive decay of certain elements in the rock, which acts as a type of clock.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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The Bridgerton alum, fresh off his Richard II run, says Italy, cycling, spritzes, and spontaneous moments fuel his summer spirit.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Apart from the reflex response to a jump scare, the purpose of almost any horror movie is to disturb you.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The Loewe Grand inicio is a powerful two-way speaker with a bass reflex system and is available as a floor-standing speaker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robotic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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