robotics
nounfemininetécnico/ʁuˈbɔtikɐ/medium
ro·bó·ti·ca
Definition
The branch of technology concerned with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, as well as computer systems for their control.
Robotics is a rapidly growing field in manufacturing.
She has a degree in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Common collocations
industrial roboticseducational roboticsadvances in roboticsrobotics engineering
Etymology
Do inglês 'robotics', cunhado por Isaac Asimov, derivado de 'robot' (do checo 'robota', trabalho forçado).