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Meaning of robot
A robot is a machine resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and functions automatically.
Etymology of robot
The word "robot" originated from the Czech word "robota", meaning forced labor or drudgery, which was first used in the 1920 play "R.U.R." (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Karel Čapek.
The term was later adopted into various languages, including English, and has since been used to describe machines that can perform tasks automatically, often resembling human movements.
Synonyms
android
automaton
machine
cyborg
drone
droid
bot
mechanical device
artificial intelligence
computer program
electronic device
gadget
appliance
mechanism
contraption
device
apparatus
instrument
contrivance
automata
golem
simulacrum
mannequin
puppet
marionette
mechanical man
artificial being
synthetic being
electronic entity
technological device
innovation
invention
creation
construct
entity
being
creature
mechanical creature
synthetic creature
Definitions
- A machine resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and functions automatically, typically made of metal and electronic components.
- A person who acts like a machine, following instructions without questioning them.
- A device that can be programmed by a computer to perform a series of movements, often used in industry and manufacturing.
Usage Examples
- The company is developing a new robot that can assemble cars more efficiently than human workers.
- The robot was programmed to navigate through the maze and find the exit.
- The movie featured a robot as the main character, who eventually developed human-like emotions and consciousness.