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ROHB-ot/ˈrəʊbɒt/

A robot is a machine that can do jobs, often with a computer: a factory robot, a robot vacuum, programmed like a robot. Machine is general; a robot acts with some independence. Computer is the brain, not the moving machine. Do not write rowboat (a small boat) for robot.

Meaning

A machine that can do jobs, often controlled by a computer.

Examples

• “The factory uses a robot to pack the boxes.”
• “The museum has a robot that greets visitors.”
• “A robot on wheels delivered food to the table.”

Good to know

a factory robot / robot vacuum. General: machine. Mix-up: rowboat.

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