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robot

Definition

noun: a real or imaginary machine that is controlled by a computer and is often made to look like a human or animal
noun: a machine that looks like a human being and performs various complex acts (as walking or talking) of a human being
sometimes used figuratively to describe a person who seems to do things automatically or who seems to have no feelings or emotions

Examples

A 'robotic' arm is used to mix the chemicals.
He answered their questions 'robotically'.
He answered the questions like a 'robot'.

Movie quotes

(..) ..the nobility, the band playing and all that. l'm interested in the untold stories, the secrets deep inside the hull. We're using robot technology to go further into the wreck... ..over salvage rights, and ethics. Many are calling you a grave robber. Nobody called the recovery (..)
1997 Titanic