# robotics

/ˌɹoʊˈbɑtɪks/ (US) · /ɹəʊbˈɒtɪks/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/robotics
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

the science and technology of designing, building, and using robots. It covers everything from the computer code that runs them to the metal parts they are made of.

For teachers: the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. Often encompasses mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science.

## Examples

- She decided to study robotics at university.
- Advances in robotics have allowed manufacturers to automate dangerous tasks that were previously performed by human workers.
- The field of soft robotics explores the use of flexible materials to create machines that can safely interact with biological tissues in surgical environments.

## Pitfalls

- Not "Robotics are a growing field." but "Robotics is a growing field." — Like 'physics' or 'mathematics', this word is singular and requires a singular verb.

## Usage notes

- Treated as a singular noun despite the 's' ending; takes a singular verb.

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