robotization

noun

ˌrō-ˌbä-tə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce robotization (audio)
Definition of robotizationnext
as in mechanization
the process of putting an apparatus, operation, or system under the control or regulation of mechanical or electronic devices on account of robotization, no human need come into direct contact with the hazardous material

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Recent Examples of robotization Autonomous driving has particular challenges, but factory robotization will still happen in the next five to 10 years. — Alex Konrad, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 The country, and indeed the world, is headed for an extraordinary wave of robotization and automation — and not just in travel. — Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2021 See All Example Sentences for robotization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robotization
  1. mechanization
  2. automation
Noun
  • The steep slopes make mechanization impossible.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • This collection presents 208 artworks made during a period defined by evolutions in science, philosophy and mechanization.
    — Washington Post staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Definition of mechanization
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  • Insist on real-time visibility before automation, on plant-wide telemetry before line-level robots and on outcomes measured in recovered tons and bale quality—not in machine uptime.
    — R. Paul Singh, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Swiss robotics startup Mimic Robotics has unveiled the Mimic Hand M1, a dexterous robotic hand designed to replicate human hand movements for factory automation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Definition of automation

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