robotize

American

[roh-buh-tahyz, -bot-ahyz] / ˈroʊ bəˌtaɪz, -bɒtˌaɪz /

especially British, robotise

verb (used with object)

robotized, robotizing

to turn (someone) into a robot.
to convert for automated operation or production by robots or robotlike machines.

to robotize an assembly line.

verb (used without object)

robotized, robotizing

to adapt or become adapted to the use of robots or robotics.

robotize British

/ ˈrəʊbəˌtaɪz /

verb

to automate

robotized assembly lines
to cause (a person) to be or become mechanical and lifeless, like a robot

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Other Word Forms

robotization noun

Etymology

Origin of robotize

First recorded in 1925–30; robot + -ize

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