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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.

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

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The idea is to enable applications in robotics, wearables, and personal computing that were previously impractical, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

By applying principles from larger-scale robotics such as rigid, compliant and origami robots, scientists are adapting familiar mechanical concepts to the nanoscale.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

You can’t build a robotics company or an autonomous-vehicle company without them.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He said the company has “other categories of chips in the works,” such as those for autonomous vehicles and robotics.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

I didn’t have to in school because she missed class for robotics, and on the bus ride here, I looked out the window the whole time.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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