robotics

noun

1. (uncountable)The science and technology of robots, their design, manufacture, and application

   “There's irony in three of the greatest experts in robotics in the world falling into the same elementary trap, isn't there?”

   “While it may take another five to 10 years for humanoid robots to make a real societal impact, they could eventually become the next widely adopted consumer electronics, according to Xi Ning, chair professor of robotics and automation at the University of Hong Kong.”