A robot is an artificial being built by technology. They are autonomous, able to act without direct control. Robots typically have functions to mimic intelligence; they may be fully sentient. Robots may also be powered by magic resulting in a magi-tech creature.
Robots, as used in this wiki, are not built to resemble humanoids or other sentient species, though they may have a general humanoid shape. They are not designed to integrate within (or supplant) humanoid society. Each typically has a specific task they are designed for. Compare with Androids, who are designed to appear human, and Drones, which are robotic automata that do not demonstrate sentience and are usually operated remotely. Giant robots with pilots are Mechs, and also not included.