TechnologySeptember 1, 2026

mobot

MOH-bot

Definition

A mobile robot designed to navigate and operate across an environment independently, rather than remaining in a fixed, stationary location.

Etymology

This is a portmanteau formed by combining the words 'mobile' and 'robot,' reflecting the machine's ability to travel or relocate autonomously.

In the news

In this article, the term describes machines like robotic floor cleaners or automated guided vehicles that move across the shop floor to transport materials.

OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK—I, Robotics: Robots Are Here and Coming to a Print Shop Near You

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