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  1. Robot - Wikipedia

    A robot is a machine —especially one programmable by a computer —capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. [2] A robot can be guided by an external control …

  2. Robot | Definition, History, Uses, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    5 days ago · A robot is any automatically operated machine that replaces human effort, though it may not resemble human beings in appearance or perform functions in a humanlike manner. …

  3. Robotics: What Are Robots? - Built In

    Oct 21, 2024 · Robotics is an interdisciplinary sector of science and engineering dedicated to the design, construction and use of mechanical robots. Our guide will give you a concrete grasp of …

  4. ROBOT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Čapek formed the word robot from the Czech robota, meaning "forced labor." The play was very popular and influential. As a result, the word robot came to have several meanings, including …

  5. ROBOTS: Your Guide to the World of Robotics

    The world's largest catalog of robots, drones, and self-driving cars, with thousands of photos, videos, tech specs, news, and information on how to get into robotics. Brought to you by IEEE …

  6. What is a Robot? - Education

    Feb 28, 2025 · Together, these ingredients are what make a robot different from other electronics and gadgets you might have around your house, like your computer, your washing machine, or …

  7. How do robots work? - Explain that Stuff

    Jul 19, 2025 · If you've got a robot in your home, most likely it's a robot vacuum cleaner or lawn mower. Although these machines give the impression that they're autonomous and semi …

  8. What is a Robot? Definition, Purpose, Uses - TechTarget

    Oct 16, 2025 · A robot is a type of automated machine that can execute specific tasks with little or no human intervention and with speed and precision. There is no "standard" robot, meaning …

  9. How the word “robot” was reprogrammed to mean machine : NPR

    Sep 11, 2025 · A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New interpretations of the robot reflect a modernity once …

  10. The Complete History And Future of Robots | WIRED

    Apr 16, 2020 · Everything you wanted to know about soft, hard, and nonmurderous automatons. Modern robots are not unlike toddlers: It’s hilarious to watch them fall over, but deep down we …