noun🔗ShareA machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed."The robot vacuums the floor every day, keeping the house clean. "technologymachineelectronicscomputingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal."The robot assistant in the classroom helped students with their math problems. "technologymachineelectronicssciencedevicebeinginhumancomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person who does not seem to have any emotions."The robot manager seemed unmoved by the team's disappointment after the presentation. "characterhumanmindemotionbeinginhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA traffic light (from earlier robot policeman)."The robot controlled the traffic flow at the school crossing. "trafficsignvehiclemachinetechnologypolicegovernmentcommunicationdevicesystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew."The surveyor used the robot to precisely measure the angles of the triangular plot of land. "technologymachinedevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA style of dance popular in disco in which the dancer imitates the stiff movements of a stereotypical android robot."At the school dance, the students were amazed by the robot dancer's stiff, jerky movements. "danceentertainmentstylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading