B2 adjective Neutre

robotics

/roʊˈbɑː.tɪks/

The branch of technology and engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. It is a multidisciplinary field combining computer science, electronics, and mechanical engineering to create autonomous or semi-autonomous machines.

Exemples

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1

My younger brother joined the local robotics club to learn how to program sensors.

My sibling started a club for building robots to study sensor programming.

2

The university's department of robotics is conducting research into soft actuators for medical use.

The college research division for robot technology is studying flexible parts for medicine.

3

I've always been a fan of robotics, especially those tiny drones that can swarm together.

I really like the science of robots, particularly small flying machines that move in groups.

Famille de mots

Nom
robotics
Verb
robotize
Adverbe
robotically
Adjectif
robotic
Apparenté
robot
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Physics' or 'Mathematics'; the '-ics' ending tells you it is a science or a field of study about 'Robots'.

Quiz rapide

The university is famous for its world-class ___ department, which focuses on autonomous vehicles.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : robotics

Exemples

1

My younger brother joined the local robotics club to learn how to program sensors.

everyday

My sibling started a club for building robots to study sensor programming.

2

The university's department of robotics is conducting research into soft actuators for medical use.

formal

The college research division for robot technology is studying flexible parts for medicine.

3

I've always been a fan of robotics, especially those tiny drones that can swarm together.

informal

I really like the science of robots, particularly small flying machines that move in groups.

4

The integration of robotics in the assembly line has increased production efficiency by forty percent.

academic

Using robot technology in the factory has made the manufacturing process much faster.

5

Our firm is looking for experts in industrial robotics to help automate our warehouse logistics.

business

The company wants specialists in factory robot systems to improve our storage management.

Famille de mots

Nom
robotics
Verb
robotize
Adverbe
robotically
Adjectif
robotic
Apparenté
robot

Collocations courantes

robotics engineering the technical study and design of robots
industrial robotics robots used in manufacturing and factories
advanced robotics highly complex and modern robot technology
robotics competition a contest where people build and control robots
robotics laboratory a facility dedicated to robot research

Phrases Courantes

swarm robotics

multiple robots working together in a coordinated way

humanoid robotics

the study of robots that look and act like humans

soft robotics

robots made from flexible, compliant materials

Souvent confondu avec

robotics vs robot

A robot is the physical machine, while robotics is the field of study or science behind it.

robotics vs artificial intelligence

AI refers to the software/brain, whereas robotics refers to the physical machine and its mechanics.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'robotics' is a singular noun, even though it ends in 's'. It is often used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'robotics expert' or 'robotics industry'.

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Erreurs courantes

Avoid using 'robotics' with plural verbs (e.g., do not say 'Robotics are interesting'; say 'Robotics is interesting').

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Physics' or 'Mathematics'; the '-ics' ending tells you it is a science or a field of study about 'Robots'.

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Origine du mot

Coined by science fiction author Isaac Asimov in 1941, derived from the word 'robot' (from Czech 'robota' meaning forced labor) and the suffix '-ics'.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun takes a singular verb often used attributively
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Contexte culturel

Robotics is a central pillar of the 'STEM' (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education movement globally.

Quiz rapide

The university is famous for its world-class ___ department, which focuses on autonomous vehicles.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : robotics

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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