robotics
//roʊˈbɒtɪks//
Noun
1
The branch of technology and engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots and computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.
She is studying robotics at university.
2
The study and development of machines capable of performing tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously, often mimicking human actions or intelligence.
She is studying robotics at university to develop machines that can assist elderly people.