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
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
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The correct grip could be the deciding factor in whether an astronaut correctly maneuvers a robotic arm or successfully performs a medical procedure. —
Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Researchers at Harvard have developed a fleet of robotic ants that mimic the self-organizing behavior of social insects to build and dismantle structures without blueprints or central leadership. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The demonstration of fast-improving robotic speed and autonomy comes as China’s tech industry is rapidly scaling up mass production of humanoid robots to explore possible uses in the real world. —Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026 Instead of robotic arms locked in cages, the company is now using humanoid robots that move through factories more like people. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for robotic
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Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Researchers at Harvard have developed a fleet of robotic ants that mimic the self-organizing behavior of social insects to build and dismantle structures without blueprints or central leadership. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The demonstration of fast-improving robotic speed and autonomy comes as China’s tech industry is rapidly scaling up mass production of humanoid robots to explore possible uses in the real world. —Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026 Instead of robotic arms locked in cages, the company is now using humanoid robots that move through factories more like people. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for robotic
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/robotic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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