roguerobot
nounUK /ˈrəʊɡ rəʊbɒt/
US /ˈroʊɡ roʊbɑːt/
A robot that does not follow the rules and goes off on its own.
The roguerobot wandered away from the factory and explored the city.
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2. A piece of software that ignores its instructions and acts unpredictably.
The roguerobot in the game started attacking its own team.
3. A toy robot that misbehaves in a playful, funny way.
My little brother's roguerobot kept bumping into the furniture.
4. A robot character in a story who breaks the rules to help others.
In the cartoon, the roguerobot saved the day by disobeying orders.