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 …

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. …

Čapek formed the word robot from the Czech robota, meaning "forced labor." The play was very popular and influential. As a result, the word robot came to have several meanings, including …

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 …

Aug 31, 2025 · A robot is a programmable machine capable of carrying out tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously. Unlike simple tools, which require direct human control, robots can sense …

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 …

23 hours ago · General-purpose robots remain rare not for a lack of hardware but because we still can’t give machines the physical intuition humans learn through experience

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 …

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.

Dec 3, 2025 · MIT researchers developed an aerial microrobot that can fly with speed and agility comparable to real insects. The research opens the door to future bug-sized robots that could …