robotic

adjective

rō-ˈbä-tik How to pronounce robotic (audio)
Definition of roboticnext
1
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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2
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 However, researchers are confident the technology will improve, and cite similar progress with robotic laparoscopic surgery. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 Following launch, astronauts aboard the International Space Station will use the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture Cygnus and install the spacecraft to the Unity module’s Earth-facing port for cargo unloading. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 Jodi Graf, a 61-year-old robotic software engineer for NASA, was one of those patients. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 July 2026 But Hurst cautioned that robotic development is still several decades away from creating robots smart enough to operate safely around children or help with household chores. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for robotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robotic
  1. automated
  2. automatic
  3. mechanical
  4. mechanic
  5. spontaneous
  6. reflex
Adjective
  • Founded in 2016 and led by Chief Executive Officer Cao Xudong, a former researcher at Microsoft Research Asia, the company develops autonomous driving software such as emergency assistance, combined driver assistance and highly automated driving.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Six months of use by the author suggests that companies should benefit when users adapt their work styles and the organization defines clear objectives, uses robust context management, and builds automated pipelines.
    — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of automated
Adjective
  • Bluetooth speakers, automatic curtains, and an in-room iPad for the very good Four Seasons app (also available on your phone) would make great enhancements.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • The Gamblers advanced after one of their riders appeared to touch the bull with his free hand — an automatic disqualification under PBR rules — but no foul was called.
    — Latif Love July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of automatic
Adjective
  • Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • The skyscraper is being converted into apartments, which is a more complicated process than building one from scratch and requires extensive structural, plumbing and mechanical work.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of mechanical
Adjective
  • Thankfully, a mechanic shop was a short drive away.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026
  • Smoke invades their businesses, even their sleep Inside MV Automotive at East Olympic Boulevard and Alma Avenue, Manny Villasenor, whose father owns the mechanic shop, said the smoke had forced him to close earlier.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of mechanic
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  • That didn’t seem to dent the energy, with spontaneous Argentinian futbol songs breaking out among scrums of fans.
    — Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Definition of spontaneous
Adjective
  • As the session continues, Atlas’s movements appear increasingly fluid, suggesting the system is being evaluated not only for strength but also for agility, reflex response, and adaptive motor control.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • Wyle listened to the two women’s breathing and administered a reflex test on their knees.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 May 2026
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