noun.
The science and technology of robots, their design, manufacture, and application
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noun.
the area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots
Word Usage
"But a startling breakthrough in robotics is about to occur, one that will bring to life the age-old dream of marrying artificial intelligence with a mechanical body to create the first living robot: a Cylon."