automaton
Pronunciation:
/ɔːˈtɒmətən/noun
Definitions
A machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions.
A person who acts like a machine or robot, often defined as having a monotonous lifestyle and lacking in emotion.
Example: Due to her strict adherence to her daily schedule, Jessica was becoming more and more convinced that she was an automaton.
A formal system, such as finite automaton.
A toy in the form of a mechanical figure.