robotics robotics /ˌroʊˈbɑːtɪks/

noun

1. The area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots  ( robotics )
   the area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots
    Robotics is transforming the modern manufacturing industry.
   Robotics is transforming the modern manufacturing industry.
   
   

 robotic robotic /ˌroʊˈbɑːtɪk/

adjective

1. Resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine  ( automatonlike , robotic , robotlike , automatic , machinelike )
   resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine
    An automatic thank you'
   an automatic thank you'
    Machinelike efficiency
   machinelike efficiency
   
2. Of or relating to mechanical robots  ( robotic )
   of or relating to mechanical robots
    Among our robotic devices is a vacuum cleaner
   among our robotic devices is a vacuum cleaner