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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

    May 18, 2025 · 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. What Is a Robot? - ROBOTS: Your Guide to the World of Robotics

    Aug 9, 2023 · A robot is an autonomous machine capable of sensing its environment, carrying out computations to make decisions, and performing actions in the real world. Think of the …

  4. Robotics: What Are Robots? - Built In

    Oct 21, 2024 · Robotics is the intersection of science, engineering and technology that produces machines, called robots, that replicate or substitute for human actions. Robots perform basic …

  5. What is a robot? From mechanical helpers to intelligent agents

    4 days ago · Traditionally, a robot is defined as a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer. The key features …

  6. The Complete History And Future of Robots | WIRED

    Apr 16, 2020 · But they do agree on some general guidelines: A robot is an intelligent, physically embodied machine. A robot can perform tasks autonomously to some degree. And a robot can …

  7. What is a Robot? - Education

    Feb 28, 2025 · Whether they look like us or not, most robots have three essential ingredients that make them a robot: sensors, actuators, and programs. Together, these ingredients are what …

  8. A bumbling game of robot soccer was a breakthrough for …

    17 hours ago · The soccer tournament was played by AI-powered robots in Beijing on Saturday. China is investing tens of billions of dollars to extend its lead in next-gen robotics.

  9. What are Robots and How Do They Work? - TechTarget

    May 14, 2021 · A robot is a type of automated machine that can execute specific tasks with little or no human intervention and with speed and precision. The field of robotics, which deals with …

  10. 20 Key Types of Robots (with Examples, Images, and Names)

    A robot is a machine – often programmable by a computer – capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. Robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and come in …

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