robotics
Americannoun
noun
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the science or technology of designing, building, and using robots
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another name for robot dancing
Etymology
Origin of robotics
Explanation
Robotics is the study of robots, or machines that are designed to do certain jobs. If you're fascinated with robots, you might want to study robotics in college. Robotics, the branch of science that studies the technology and uses of robots, involves various kinds of engineering and computer programming. While a robot is defined as a machine that can be programmed to do a job, many people interested in robotics (especially science fiction fans) think of them as a mechanical replacement for a human. Robotics comes from robot, from the Czech robotiti, "work or drudge."
Vocabulary lists containing robotics
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Example Sentences
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Khan drew inspiration from his earlier work in robotics, which he studied as a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
In an effort to diversify its positions within AI, SoftBank also acquired last year US semiconductor designer Ampere Computing and the robotics division of Swiss-Swedish industrial giant ABB.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Now well into an unprecedented third term, an ambitious Xi has been pushing forward with plans for "new productive forces" with heavy investments in renewable energy, robotics and artificial intelligence.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
China has caught up to or surpassed the U.S. in technologies like batteries and robotics, and its naval fleet is now the world’s biggest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The adviser of the robotics team had always been cool about allowing Rashid to use his room when a class wasn’t in session.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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