Robot (en. Robot)

ˈroʊbɒt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A machine created to perform tasks usually done by humans.
The robot is used in the industry for manufacturing.
Ang robot ay ginagamit sa industriya para sa pagmamanupaktura.
A type of artificial intelligence that can move and act in a determined or programmed manner.
The new robot has the ability to interact with humans.
Ang bagong robot ay may kakayahang makipag-ugnayan sa tao.
An automatic or programmable machine.
Robots today are used in various fields such as medicine.
Ang mga robot ngayon ay ginagamit sa iba pang mga larangan tulad ng medisina.

Etymology

From the Czech word 'robota' meaning 'forced labor or work'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

care robot
A robot designed to care for or assist people.
robot na tagapag-alaga
existing robot
A robot capable of gathering information and adapting to its environment.
robot na umiiral

Related Words

artificial intelligence
A branch of science that studies systems and technologies capable of thinking and learning like humans.
artipisyal na katalinuhan
automation
The use of technology to make the processes of production or service automatic.
automasyon

Slang Meanings

a person who does heavy work
He works so hard, he's like a robot at work!
Sobrang sipag niya, parang robot sa pagkatrabaho!
emotionless
He didn’t say a word during the commotion, just like a robot.
Hindi siya umiimik sa gulo, parang robot lang.
like a programmed person
Everything he does is like a robot, always the same.
Lahat ng ginagawa niya, parang robot, laging pare-pareho.