Associations to the word «Robot»

ROBOT, noun. A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks, especially one which can be programmed.

ROBOT, noun. (chiefly science fiction) An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.

ROBOT, noun. (figuratively) A person who does not seem to have any emotions.

ROBOT, noun. (South Africa) A traffic light (from earlier robot policeman).

ROBOT, noun. (surveying) A theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew.

ROBOT, noun. A style of dance popular in disco whereby the dancer impersonates the movement of a robot

ROBOT REVOLUTION, noun. (robotics) productivity revolution caused by the massive use of robots.

ROBOT, noun. A mechanism that can move automatically.