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robot pilot

robot pilot

6.2
An automatic machine that controls a ship, plane or spacecraft without a person
  • noun
  • /ˈroʊbɑt ˈpaɪlət/
  • Specialized
translation icon : piloto automático
  • The robot pilot navigated the plane smoothly.

Examples

  • The ship was guided smoothly across the Atlantic by its robot pilot.

  • When the robot pilot malfunctioned, manual control had to be restored immediately.

  • Modern aircraft rely on a robot pilot to maintain a set altitude and direction.

  • Many robot pilots are now used in commercial flights.

  • The robot pilot smoothly guided the plane through turbulent weather without any manual control.

  • In the simulation, the robot pilot successfully navigated through the course, demonstrating its advanced technology.

  • During the test flight, the robot pilot made real-time adjustments to ensure a safe landing.

Synonyms

autopilot
vsrobot pilot
  • Specialized
36 3.9

A device that steers a plane, ship, or spacecraft without someone controlling it

is fully autonomous and requires no human intervention to steer
automatic pilot
vsrobot pilot
  • Specialized
2 3.9

A device that steers a plane, ship, or spacecraft by itself

is broader and actively controls course without any human input

Antonyms

pilot
∞ 2.9

A person who flies a plane or guides a ship safely

How Complex

robot pilot
  • Specialized
6.2
assembly
  • Specialized
10 3.5
fetch-and-carry task
  • Specialized
7.2

Surface Forms

robot pilot singular
robot pilots plural

Morphology

robot + pilot

The meaning is directly and compositionally derivable from 'robot' (a machine that acts automatically) modifying 'pilot' (an operator), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a machine that pilots. This follows a common noun–noun compounding pattern found across languages and parallels like 'automatic pilot', making the expression immediately comprehensible.

Etymology

Robot pilot is a name made from robot (a machine) and pilot (a person who steers). Picture a small machine sitting in the pilot's seat, quietly steering the plane, ship, or spacecraft. That's why the term means 'an automatic device that controls the course of a ship, plane, or spacecraft' without human help.