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robot
A machine that is programmed to carry out complex tasks automatically. This term is often used synonymously with the more common word 'Roboter' (robot).
In der modernen Automobilfertigung montiert ein Robot die Türen mit höchster Präzision.
In modern automobile production, a robot installs the doors with the highest precision.
robot / bot
A computer program that independently and repeatedly carries out tasks on the internet or in a network. It is often also called a 'Bot' (bot).
Ein Robot der Suchmaschine durchsucht ständig das Internet nach neuen Webseiten.
A search engine robot constantly scans the internet for new websites.
The form 'der Robot' is much rarer in German than the more usual word 'der Roboter' (robot). 'Robot' sounds more technical and is more likely to be used in the specialized language of industry and IT, while 'Roboter' is the general everyday word.
Die Firma hat einen neuen Robot für die Verpackungsstraße gekauft.
The company bought a new robot for the packaging line.
The context reveals whether a physical machine (m01) or a computer program (m02) is meant. In industrial and automation engineering, it is usually about machines. In connection with the internet, data, or software, it means a program.
Der Robot schweißt die Karosserieteile mit hoher Geschwindigkeit zusammen.
The robot welds the body parts together at high speed.
In the meaning of a computer program, the English short form 'Bot' is used very frequently. A 'Chatbot' (chatbot) in customer service or a 'Social-Media-Bot' (social media bot) are well-known examples of this kind of robot.
Viele Kommentare unter dem Video stammen offensichtlich von Bots.
Many comments under the video obviously come from bots.
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„Roboter“ and „Robot“ can refer to the same automatically operating machine. „Roboter“ is the normal form in standard German; „Robot“ is rare or regionally used. In general usage, „Roboter“ is therefore usually the appropriate choice.
In manchen Regionen nennt man dieselbe Maschine auch Robot.
In some regions, the same machine is also called a “Robot.”
In der Fabrik hebt der Roboter schwere Kisten auf das Förderband.
At the factory, the robot lifts heavy crates onto the conveyor belt.
