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

Last year's Tears of the Kingdom, for example, allowed players to build strange contraptions and led to memorable creations such as a giant robotic Godzilla.

From BBC

Miso Robotics has a lot riding on its ability to convince fast-food chains to incorporate Flippy — a robotic arm that drops fryer baskets into sizzling oil — into their kitchens.

From Los Angeles Times

Several undoubtedly have involved snakes of the rubber, plastic or even robotic variety.

From Los Angeles Times

“So, they’re one of NASA’s most trusted centers when it comes to developing large robotic missions.”

From Los Angeles Times

Because the clip was audio-only, it meant there were no visual giveaways, like robotic movements that normally reveal AI manipulation.

From BBC

Related Words

• automatic
• computerized
• electrical
• electronic
• mechanical
• mechanized