A 'robotic' arm is used to mix the chemicals.
He answered their questions 'robotically'.
He answered the questions like a 'robot'.
(..) get it all Johnny... your gonna be ok buddy, can you understand? your gonna be fine jesus, i look like the robot from Aliens look at me buddy. i promise, your going to be ok i dont think so im a...im...im in trouble i need...i need to (..)2012 Ted