robotic

Everyday

1. To do with robots, or done by a robot: a robotic arm. tree →
2. Moving or speaking stiffly, without feeling, like a robot: a robotic voice. tree →

In the lessons

In science and technology lessons "robotic" describes machines that move by themselves: robotic arms in factories, robotic vacuum cleaners, robotic rovers on Mars. In stories and drama it can describe a person who is tired, bored or acting without feeling. Phrases: robotic arm, robotic voice, robotic surgery.

Examples

• The factory uses robotic arms to build cars. tree →
• A robotic rover is exploring Mars. tree →
• We built a robotic hand from straws and string. tree →
• He answered in a flat, robotic voice. tree →
• After the long day, she moved in a robotic way. tree →
• Doctors can now do robotic surgery with tiny tools. tree →

Note

Adjective from "robot". The study of robots is "robotics" (uncountable: robotics is fun). Comparison: more robotic, most robotic. The word "robot" comes from a Czech play and means forced work.