robotically adv. 1

Ah, how lumpily, how robotically clad were the men who, now in their thirties and forties, were then in their twenties or teens!

He had not devoted himself robotically to turning out a million insignificant little commercial trinkets.

Besides, he’s robotically correct.… He’s simply not cheerful company. Under that stiff surface he’s too tense.

‘Listen, as your commander and friend I’m strongly suggesting that you call it a night. Head back to your quarters and grab some rack time. Call today a good day done and rest up for tomorrow.’ Sissy looked down at her tray, surprised to see that half the food on it was gone. Eaten robotically while they talked. Just call me Dr. Autopilot. ‘Sounds like a good idea.’

As they pulled to a stop Derek looked at the thrower, its various angled arms akimbo, its displays and cameras bristling with knobs, lenses and antennae. ‘What about the thrower? Did that come from Earth too? How is this thing important for survival?’ ‘No, we built that soon after landfall.’ Joel answered robotically, feeling like he was putting on an act to charm his adolescent son.