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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D012371
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D012371
Preferred Name

Robotics

Definitions
The application of electronic, computerized control systems to mechanical devices designed to perform human functions. Formerly restricted to industry, but nowadays applied to artificial organs controlled by bionic (bioelectronic) devices, like automated insulin pumps and other prostheses. Assistive devices for persons with limited mobility and other reduced ability.
Synonyms
Soft Robotic
Robot, Companion
Social Robots
Socially Assistive Robots
Remote Operations (Robotics)
Operations, Remote (Robotics)
Robotic, Soft
Robot, Social
Remote Operation (Robotics)
Socially Assistive Robot
Companion Robot
Humanoid Robot
Telerobotics
Social Robot
Humanoid Robots
Companion Robots
Operation, Remote (Robotics)
Assistive Robot, Socially
Robot, Socially Assistive
Robot, Humanoid
Soft Robotics
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