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Robotics MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Robotics
Tree Number(s)
H01.671.293.643
J01.897.104.834
L01.224.050.375.630
Unique ID
D012371
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012371
Scope Note
The application of electronic, computerized control systems to mechanical devices designed to perform human functions. Formerly restricted to industry, but nowadays applied to artificial organs controlled by bionic (bioelectronic) devices, like automated insulin pumps and other prostheses.
Entry Term(s)
Companion Robots
Humanoid Robots
Remote Operations (Robotics)
Social Robots
Socially Assistive Robots
Soft Robotics
Telerobotics
Previous Indexing
Automation (1966-1986)
Bionics (1966-1986)
See Also
Exoskeleton Device
Robotic Surgical Procedures
Public MeSH Note
87; was see AUTOMATION 1963-86
Online Note
search AUTOMATION 1966-86
History Note
87; was see AUTOMATION 1963-86
Date Established
1987/01/01
Date of Entry
1986/04/08
Revision Date
2023/02/26
Robotics Preferred
Remote Operations (Robotics) Related
Telerobotics Narrower
Soft Robotics Narrower
Socially Assistive Robots Related
Humanoid Robots Narrower
Companion Robots Related
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