robot
noun
a machine that resembles a human and does mechanical, routine tasks on command.
robots
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pluralof robot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Federal Communications Commission banned new foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Schaeffler has also held discussions with more than 45 global manufacturers of humanoid robots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Zigzagging between robots, weapons and computers in his garage workshop, Ukrainian engineer Eduard Trotsenko was bubbling with excitement as he showed off his latest prototypes and dreamed of sci-fi-inspired futuristic ideas.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
The move follows other US restrictions on the imports of drones, humanoid robots and other tech products from China.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The robots gently swayed with the motion of the train.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
