robotic
adjective
ro·bot·ic
rō-ˈbä-tik 
rə-
1
: of or relating to mechanical robots
2
: having the characteristics of a robot
performs with robotic consistency
Synonyms
Examples of robotic in a Sentence
the dishwasher is one of the greatest robotic devices ever invented
with a single robotic motion, she reached for a cigarette and a lighter the instant she sat down
Recent Examples on the Web
Chipotle is about to get some robotic help to cut both costs and avocados.
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Chloe Berger, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Already, self-ordering kiosks and robotic kitchen equipment are transforming the fast food industry.
—John Phillips, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Cabello was backed by a crew of dancers who recreated the robotic choreography seen in the single’s matching music video which also features collaborator, Playboi Carti (Carti was not present on stage).
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
Help these Florida doctors find out AI to teach
Miami Dade College showcased a variety of tech at its booth, including robotic dogs and a 3D virtual dissection table that is being used in classrooms.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
And Taub, especially in writing her own role, has prioritized intelligence over expressiveness, making Paul seem not just driven but robotic.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
The cost of a robotic lawn mower depends largely on its features.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024
Our system is being developed to combine personalized knee implants with precision robotic surgical assistants to hopefully give patients a better-fitting knee replacement with minimally invasive surgery.
—Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
One study even showed that healthy young adults who caressed a robotic baby seal were happier, and felt less pain from a mild heat stimulus, than those who read an article about an astronomer.
—Joanne Silberner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Chloe Berger, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Already, self-ordering kiosks and robotic kitchen equipment are transforming the fast food industry.
—John Phillips, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Cabello was backed by a crew of dancers who recreated the robotic choreography seen in the single’s matching music video which also features collaborator, Playboi Carti (Carti was not present on stage).
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
Help these Florida doctors find out AI to teach
Miami Dade College showcased a variety of tech at its booth, including robotic dogs and a 3D virtual dissection table that is being used in classrooms.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
And Taub, especially in writing her own role, has prioritized intelligence over expressiveness, making Paul seem not just driven but robotic.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
The cost of a robotic lawn mower depends largely on its features.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024
Our system is being developed to combine personalized knee implants with precision robotic surgical assistants to hopefully give patients a better-fitting knee replacement with minimally invasive surgery.
—Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
One study even showed that healthy young adults who caressed a robotic baby seal were happier, and felt less pain from a mild heat stimulus, than those who read an article about an astronomer.
—Joanne Silberner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robotic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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