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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

  • (..) - None? - None. Well,thank you for your time. Thanyok U. None at all? Sheldon,if you were a robot,and I knew and you didn'T... ... would you want me to tell you? That depends. When I learn that I'm a robot... will I be able to handle it? Maybe- - although the history of science fiction is not on your side. Okay,uh,let me ask you this- - when I learn that I'm a robot, would I be bound by asimov's three laws of robotics? You might be bound by them right now. That's true. Have you ever harmed a human being (..)
    2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Fuzzy Boots Corollary Season: 1 Episode 3