Robot vs. Mobot — What's the Difference?

A robot is a machine—especially one programmable by a computer—capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. A robot can be guided by an external control device, or the control may be embedded within.

A mobile autonomous robot, especially one used in artificial intelligence research, or as a toy.

(especially in science fiction) a machine resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and functions automatically

Another term for crawler

A set of automatic traffic lights

A mechanical device that sometimes resembles a human and is capable of performing a variety of often complex human tasks on command or by being programmed in advance.

A machine or device that operates automatically or by remote control.

A person who works mechanically without original thought, especially one who responds automatically to the commands of others.

A form of urban dance involving a succession of separate movements executed with precision in imitation of a robot.

A system of serfdom used in Central Europe, under which a tenant's rent was paid in forced labour.

An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.

A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.

(figuratively) A person who does not seem to have any emotions.

(South Africa) A traffic light (from earlier robot policeman).

(surveying) A theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew.

(dance) A style of dance popular in disco in which the dancer imitates the stiff movements of a stereotypical android robot.

(Internet slang) A habitual poster on the /r9k/ board on 4chan; a member of the /r9k/ community.

A mechanism that can move automatically