Robot
(noun)
- A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially by being programmed by a computer.
- A machine in human form, used to perform tasks such as exploring dangerous environments, inspecting objects and handling hazardous materials.
Origin:
1921: from czech robota 'forced labor, drudgery', from rab 'slave' + -ota '-hood'.
Examples:
- The robots on the assembly line were programmed to perform specific tasks.
- The robots in the factory worked tirelessly 24/7, producing parts and products.
- The robot in the spaceship was designed to explore the unknown reaches of space.
- The robot on the battlefield was used to gather information and avoid putting human lives in danger.
- The robot was sent into the nuclear reactor to perform maintenance tasks.