Robots may be constructed to evoke human form, but most robots are task-performing machines, designed with an emphasis on stark functionality, rather than expressive aesthetics.

Nov 17, 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. …

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1 day ago · Robots are poised to play a much bigger role in daily life at home, at work and in the world

As a result, the word robot came to have several meanings, including "a human being who has become brutal and insensitive or machinelike because of overwork and mistreatment."

Feb 28, 2025 · Together, these ingredients are what make a robot different from other electronics and gadgets you might have around your house, like your computer, your washing machine, or …

Oct 16, 2025 · A robot is a type of automated machine that can execute specific tasks with little or no human intervention and with speed and precision. There is no "standard" robot, meaning …

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 …

3 days ago · Robot companies are racing toward a breakout year, but they'll have to confront some fundamental problems before making bigger promises.

Jun 26, 2025 · At its core, a robot is any autonomous system – physical or digital – that senses the world, processes information, and acts upon it. The form may change, but the function …