ロボット
Meanings
1
Refers to a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, especially an electromechanical machine guided by a computer program.
Many robots are working in the factory.
I bought a cleaning robot.
2
Figurative use for a person who is controlled by others and lacks independent will, like a mere tool or front man.
He is just a figurehead president.
He is nothing more than a pawn of the dictator.
Usage patterns
- ロボットを操作するto operate a robot
The worker operated the robot with a remote control.
- ロボットのように〈動詞〉to do something mechanically, like a robot
He works every day like a robot, with no emotion.
- ロボットを開発するto develop a robot
This company is developing robots for elder care.
- 〈人〉のロボットになるto become someone's puppet, doing only what they're told
He said he didn't want to become the company's puppet.