robotic
gb/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk/ us/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk/
B1
Inglês
~ 8600
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B1
property
1
relating to robots or robotics
Using robots or made with robot technology.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is/uses [robotic] [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *robotic* as a noun (e.g., *a robotic*). Use *robot* as the noun and *robotic* only as an adjective before a noun (e.g., *robotic arm*) or after a linking verb (e.g., *the system is robotic*).
Sinónimos
automated (Emphasizes that a process runs by itself, not specifically that it uses robots.)
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robotized (More technical and less common; stresses that robots have replaced human workers.)
Antónimos
manual (Describes work done by human hands, without robots or machines.)
Colocações
robotic arm
|robotic surgery
|robotic vacuum
|robotic process automation
|robotic system
|robotic technology
Temas
technology
|science
|work
Exemplos
- The factory installed a new robotic arm to speed up production.
- Robotic surgery allows doctors to operate with very small cuts.
- Many warehouses now use robotic systems to move boxes.
- They invested in robotic technology to reduce labor costs.
- We bought a robotic vacuum that cleans the floor every night.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The car company uses robotic arms to build cars.
- In robotic surgery, a machine helps the doctor.
- My friend has a small robotic vacuum in his apartment.
- The company wants to add more robotic machines to the plant.
- Some jobs may change because of robotic technology.
adjective
B2
property
2
stiff, mechanical, emotionless
Moving, talking, or acting in a very stiff way, without feeling, like a robot.
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something] seems/sounds/looks robotic
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes mix up *robot* and *robotic* and say things like *He is very robot*. In this sense, you must use *robotic* as an adjective: *He is very robotic* or *He moves in a robotic way*.
Sinónimos
mechanical (Can suggest doing something without feeling or thought; not always as strong an image of a robot.)
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impassive (Focuses on lack of emotion in the face or reactions, not on movement style.)
Antónimos
expressive (Suggests showing clear feelings in the face, voice, or body, the opposite of robotic behavior.)
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natural (Describes relaxed, normal movement or speech, not stiff or machine-like.)
Colocações
robotic voice
|robotic movements
|robotic manner
|robotic expression
|sound robotic
|seem robotic
Temas
emotions
|communication
|appearance
Exemplos
- His answers were so short and flat that he sounded almost robotic.
- The actor used slow, robotic movements to play the android character.
- She gave a robotic smile that did not reach her eyes.
- The customer service agent spoke in a robotic tone, as if reading from a script.
- After working all night, his walk became slow and robotic.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The teacher’s voice was robotic and boring.
- He moved in a robotic way on the stage.
- Her face was robotic, with no feeling.
- The man spoke in a robotic tone on the phone.
- The dancers made sharp, robotic movements in the show.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
robotic
IPA
GB/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk/
US/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk/
Sílabas e acento
ro - bot - ic (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bot)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: robotic
Família de palavras
Core family
Related words
roboticist
noun
Advanced or less common
robotize
verb
robotization
noun
Expressões
robotic arm
1/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk ˈɑɹm/
fixed phrase
technical
mechanical arm used as a robot
A machine arm that is moved by a computer, often used in factories instead of a human arm.
Exemplos
- A robotic arm on the assembly line welds the car doors in place.
- The scientist used a small robotic arm to handle dangerous chemicals.
- Engineers are programming a robotic arm to help people with disabilities.
robotic movements
1/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk mˈuvmənts/
fixed phrase
stiff, machine-like body movements
Body movements that are very stiff and not smooth, like a robot.
Exemplos
- The dancers used robotic movements to match the electronic music.
- He showed the students how to create robotic movements in their dance routine.
robotic process automation
1/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk pɹˈɑsˌɛs ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
software robots that automate office tasks
Software that acts like a digital worker and does simple, repeated computer tasks automatically.
Exemplos
- Many companies use robotic process automation to handle routine data entry.
- Robotic process automation can reduce errors in billing and reporting.
- The bank introduced robotic process automation to speed up loan approvals.
robotic process automation
1/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk pɹˈɑsˌɛs ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
software bots for routine tasks
software robots that do simple computer tasks people usually do
Exemplos
- Robotic process automation can copy invoice data from emails into an accounting system.
- The insurer used robotic process automation to speed up routine claims processing.
- RPA is a common abbreviation for robotic process automation.
robotic surgery
1/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk sˈɚd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
surgery done with robot assistance
A kind of surgery where the doctor uses a robot system to do very precise work inside the body.
Exemplos
- Robotic surgery can reduce recovery time for some patients.
- The hospital is known for its advanced robotic surgery program.
- He chose robotic surgery because it meant smaller cuts and less pain.
robotic vacuum cleaner
1/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk vˈækjum klˈinɚ/
fixed phrase
self-moving machine that vacuums floors
A small machine that moves around the floor by itself and cleans it, without someone pushing it.
Exemplos
- Their robotic vacuum cleaner runs every morning while they are at work.
- We bought a robotic vacuum cleaner to help keep the dog hair under control.
- The robotic vacuum cleaner returns to its base when the battery is low.
robotic voice
1/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
mechanical, artificial-sounding voice
A voice that sounds like a machine, not like a normal human voice.
Exemplos
- The GPS speaks in a flat, robotic voice.
- After the audio filter, his singing had a strange robotic voice.
- She complained that the automated system had a cold, robotic voice.