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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
Now, researchers at UC Santa Barbara have designed a soft robotic device that could change how first responders handle these emergencies.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
German military drills last month in the northern port city of Hamburg demonstrated how like a spider, a large military drone shot a net at a smaller one in mid-flight, entangling its propellers and forcing it to the ground, where a robotic dog trotted over to seek possible explosives.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The new reliever didn’t know what was happening until the robotic PitchCom voice laid out the call.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The company’s founder, Elon Musk, has also long talked about using the implant to help paraplegics regain limb control through robotic arms or even an entire Optimus robot from Tesla.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
German military drills last month in the northern port city of Hamburg demonstrated how like a spider, a large military drone shot a net at a smaller one in mid-flight, entangling its propellers and forcing it to the ground, where a robotic dog trotted over to seek possible explosives.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The new reliever didn’t know what was happening until the robotic PitchCom voice laid out the call.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The company’s founder, Elon Musk, has also long talked about using the implant to help paraplegics regain limb control through robotic arms or even an entire Optimus robot from Tesla.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robotic
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Starting October 12, the European Union is rolling out a new automated Entry/Exit System (EES).—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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For Nio, this surge underlines the value of its fast, automated swap system, capable of changing a depleted battery in under three minutes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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The criminal complaint, though, does not mention a semi-automatic weapon or that Martinez was armed.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Turn on automatic updates so you're always protected without having to think about it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 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,
13 Oct. 2025
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Unlike mechanical models, electronic door handles rely on sensors and electricity and may fail during a fire or power outage.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Crowson said the suspect then drove to an area about two and a half miles north of the mechanic shop, where police received a report of another shooting.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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An hour later, a mechanic shop in Houston called 911 to report that a man had shot and killed a male employee.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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However, unlike beer or cheese, where microbes are intentionally introduced and controlled, fermentation in cocoa beans is a spontaneous process and largely uncontrolled.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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And the Eagles are catching spontaneous migraines on third downs, ranking just 27th in converting them and 26th in defending them.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In each case, there's a recognition that some players might want to explore a game's world—to experience the characters, art, and dialogue that the developers worked so hard to craft—without struggling through mechanical reflex tests or grindy, repetitive challenges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Oct. 2025
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This realistic doctor’s coat has everything your aspiring doctor needs to give their patients a check-up, including a face mask, a stethoscope with sound effects (AAA batteries not included), thermometer, syringe, reflex hammer, and reusable name tag.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robotic. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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