automaton

noun
au*tom*a*ton \ ȯ-ˈtä-mə-tən \ -mə-ˌtän \
1639{ds||1||}
  • a mechanism that is relatively self-operating; especially : robot
  • a machine or control mechanism designed to follow automatically a predetermined sequence of operations or respond to encoded instructions
  • an individual who acts in a mechanical fashion
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