robotic

[roh-bot-ik]

adjective

1. in the manner of a robot; mechanical; lacking human intelligence or emotion.

   He’s so constant and efficient that he looks robotic on the ice, and his scores for artistic performance suffer.

2. performed by a robot without active guidance from a human operator.

   Over the course of several robotic missions, NASA gathered information about the surface of Mars and its atmosphere.

Word History and Origins

Origin of robotic¹

First recorded in 1925–30; robot ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )

Example Sentences

A Southern Command official asked lawmakers for more resources in February, arguing that the region is “an ideal setting for demonstrating new technologies” and a testing ground for robotic and unmanned systems in counternarcotics.

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Lead author of the research Dr Baptiste Chide told news agency Reuters: "These discharges represent a major discovery, with direct implications for Martian atmospheric chemistry, climate, habitability and the future of robotic and human exploration."

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People forget their wedding rings and, despite her often robotic affect since her husband took office, the second lady is a human being.

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There’s also artwork shown for abandoned concepts, such as a never-built Chinese restaurant with a robotic host that was envisioned for Main Street, as well as alternative visions for the introductory land.

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The updated numbers are important for understanding the moon's internal activity and for planning future robotic missions that may explore its buried ocean, which could potentially support life.

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