noun
robot
ROH-baht/ˈrəʊbɑːt/
A machine that carries out programmed tasks automatically.
The robot places identical parts on an assembly line.
Etymology
Czech robota meant forced labor or drudgery. Its connection with artificial workers in Čapek’s play turned an idea of compulsory service into the name for a machine that carries out tasks.
In context
let's say this robot does fumble a pick well it's actually going to learn from its mistake using machine learning and improve for its next attempt
More examples
- A small robot cleans the kitchen floor every night.
- Engineers program the robot to sort packages by size.
- Robots inspect pipes that are too narrow for workers.
Forms
robot · robots
robotic adjective — Relating to robots or their operation.
robotics noun — The study and design of robots.