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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

  • (..) did you give her sexuality as a diversion tactic? I don't follow. Like a stage magician with a hot assistant. So a hot robot who clouds your ability to judge her Al? Exactly. So... Did you program her to flirt with me? If I did, (..)
    2014 Ex Machina
  • (..) we're way past that. If I hid Ava from you, so you just heard her voice, she would pass for human. The real test is to show you that she's a robot and then see if you still feel she has consciousness. Mmm. Yeah, I think you're probably right. (..)
    2014 Ex Machina