robotize

robotize
/roh"beuh tuyz', -bot uyz'/, v., robotized, robotizing
v.t.
1. to turn (someone) into a robot.
2. to convert for automated operation or production by robots or robotlike machines: to robotize an assembly line.
v.i.
3. to adapt or become adapted to the use of robots or robotics.
Also, esp. Brit., robotise.
[1925-30; ROBOT + -IZE]

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