A digital system that can sense its environment and act to reach a goal with little or no human control. It need not have a physical body, so it is a broader category than a robot.

A vehicle that can sense its surroundings and drive itself with little or no human input, using sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate.

An uncrewed aircraft or vehicle that is flown or driven remotely or autonomously, used for tasks such as photography, delivery, surveying, or military operations.

A programmable machine used in manufacturing to perform repetitive physical tasks such as welding, assembly, or packing, usually with speed and precision beyond a human worker.

The extension of internet connectivity to everyday physical objects such as lights, watches, and sensors, so they can collect data and be monitored or controlled over the network.

A programmable machine that can complete a set task with little or no human intervention.

A robot that performs useful tasks for people outside of manufacturing, such as cleaning, delivery, or surgery, often in homes, hospitals, or public spaces.

A robot designed to interact with people in a social way, using cues like speech, expression, or movement, for example in care, education, or companionship.

The systematic monitoring of people's behaviour, often through digital data, by a state or company, whether or not those being watched are aware of it.

A software agent that responds to voice or text commands to answer questions and carry out tasks, such as Siri or Alexa. It has no physical body, so it is an autonomous technology rather than a robot.