robot
US /ˈroʊ.bɑːt/
UK /ˈroʊ.bɑːt/
1.
robot
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.
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The factory uses robots to assemble cars.
La fábrica utiliza robots para ensamblar coches.
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Scientists are developing new types of service robots.
Los científicos están desarrollando nuevos tipos de robots de servicio.
2.
robot, persona insensible
a person who acts in a mechanical, routine, or insensitive manner.
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He works like a robot, never showing any emotion.
Trabaja como un robot, sin mostrar ninguna emoción.
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She felt like a robot, just following orders without thinking.
Se sentía como un robot, simplemente siguiendo órdenes sin pensar.