noun
Refers to a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, especially an electromechanical machine guided by a computer program.
工場では多くのロボットが働いている。
Many robots are working in the factory.
掃除ロボットを買った。
I bought a cleaning robot.
noun
Figurative use for a person who is controlled by others and lacks independent will, like a mere tool or front man.
彼はただのロボット社長だ。
He is just a figurehead president.
独裁者のロボットに過ぎない。
He is nothing more than a pawn of the dictator.