(science fiction, robotics) A set of rules governing the behavior of robots.

(science fiction, robotics) One of the Three Laws of Robotics, requiring a robot to obey humans, unless it would conflict with the First Law of Robotics (which forbids a robot to harm a human).

(science fiction, robotics) One of the Three Laws of Robotics, requiring a robot to protect its own existence, as long as this does not conflict with the First Law (which forbids a robot to harm a human) or the Second Law (which requires robots to obey humans).

(science fiction, robotics) One of the Three Laws of Robotics, forbidding a robot to harm a human, through either action or inaction.

plural of Web robot

(Internet) Synonym of Web spider

(computer games, chess) The game of chess involving a robot able to play with physical pieces autonomously, i.e. without human guidance.

A robot for delivering care to a patient, sometimes in the patient's home.

A productivity revolution caused by the large-scale use of robots. / (science fiction) A violent uprising by sapient robots, aimed at overthrowing human government.

plural of healthcare robot