autonomous robot
nounUK /ɔːˈtɒnəməs ˈrəʊbɒt/
US /ɔːˈtɑːnəməs ˈroʊbɑːt/
A machine that can move and do jobs all by itself without a person telling it what to do.
The autonomous robot cleaned the whole floor while we were at school.
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2. A robot that can sense its surroundings and make its own decisions.
The autonomous robot found its way around the boxes in the room.
3. A machine used in factories or warehouses that works without a human driver.
The autonomous robot carried packages across the warehouse.
4. A vehicle-like robot that drives or flies on its own.
The autonomous robot flew over the field to take pictures.