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Definition: Software Robot

By Jack Krupansky

A software robot is a computer program which automates a task for a user, typically in an autonomous manner that does not require direct control or intervention by the user.

A software robot is the software analog to a physical robot.

Synonym for bot.

Synonym for softbot.

Sometimes used as a synonym for software agent.

See also: internet robot.

See the Wikipedia article for "bot".

Singular of software robots.

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