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Definition of robotics

robotics

/roʊˈbɑːtɪks/
ro · bot · ics
Adverb:robotically
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Adjective:robotic
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• noun

1

The branch of technology and engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots.

Example

"She decided to pursue a graduate degree in robotics to help develop automated surgical instruments."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although ending in '-s', 'robotics' is an uncountable noun that takes a singular verb when referring to the academic or engineering discipline (e.g., 'Robotics is a rapidly growing field').

• Rhymes for robotics

• Nearby Words

robotic
robotically
roboticist
robotics
robotization
robotize
robson

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined by science fiction author Isaac Asimov in his 1941 short story 'Liar!', formed from 'robot' (introduced by Czech writer Karel Čapek in 1920 from Czech 'robota', meaning 'forced labor') plus the suffix '-ics'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Robotics. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/robotics
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