robotics

American  

[roh-bot-iks] / roʊˈbɒt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the use of computer-controlled robots to perform manual tasks, especially on an assembly line.

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robotics British  

/ rəʊˈbɒtɪks /

noun

1. the science or technology of designing, building, and using robots

2. another name for robot dancing

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Etymology

Origin of robotics

1941; robot + -ics; coined by Isaac Asimov

Example Sentences

Last year, HSG invested in 12 AI and robotics companies inside China and 14 internationally, many of which have Chinese founders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tesla last month announced that it would kill off the Model S and Model X luxury vehicles as it doubles down on autonomous vehicles and robotics.

From MarketWatch

Founded about a decade ago, Unitree External link, a Chinese robotics leader, isn’t publicly traded yet.

From Barron's

“With the rise of generative and agentic AI, we see a huge opportunity to accelerate the utility of robotics,” Zimmerman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fields of robotics and autonomous driving are also moving quickly and need quantitative models that help these platforms navigate the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

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