Engineering English
Robot
Mechatronics & Robotics · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A programmable machine capable of sensing its environment and carrying out physical tasks automatically under computer control. It combines mechanical structure, actuators, sensors, and software to replace or assist human labour.
Example in context
“The maintenance team reprogrammed the welding robot so that it could handle two different chassis variants on the same production line.”
“Bakım ekibi, kaynak robotunu aynı üretim hattında iki farklı şasi varyantını işleyebilecek şekilde yeniden programladı.”
Where engineers use it
Engineers encounter the robot as the central machine in automated manufacturing, logistics, and inspection cells. Specifying, integrating, and programming one requires understanding its reach, speed, and control interface, so the engineer can match the machine to the production task.
Practice: can you use “Robot” at work?
During a factory automation review a trainee must explain to the plant manager what makes a machine a robot rather than fixed automation, and identify which cell tasks justify one.
Show a model answer
“This robot performs the welding cycle automatically without any operator intervention.”
“Robot” in 21 languages
| English | Robot |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Robot |
| French | Robot |
| German | Roboter |
| Spanish | Robot |
| Chinese | 机器人 |
| Arabic | روبوت |
| Portuguese | Robô |
| Russian | Робот |
| Japanese | ロボット |
| Italian | Robot |
| Vietnamese | Rô-bốt |
| Hindi | रोबोट |
| Thai | หุ่นยนต์ |
| Indonesian | Robot |
| Korean | 로봇 |
| Bengali | রোবট |
| Dutch | Robot |
| Swedish | Robot |
| Finnish | Robotti |
| Ukrainian | Робот |
Frequently asked questions
What does Robot mean in engineering?
A programmable machine capable of sensing its environment and carrying out physical tasks automatically under computer control. It combines mechanical structure, actuators, sensors, and software to replace or assist human labour. In Mechatronics & Robotics, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Robot?
Robot is pronounced /ˈroʊbɑːt/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Robot used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The maintenance team reprogrammed the welding robot so that it could handle two different chassis variants on the same production line.”
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