Korean Dictionary
How to say "Robotics" in Korean
“Robotics” in Korean is 로봇공학 (pronounced "Robotgonghak").
로봇공학
Robotgonghak
Usage & Context
The design and development of robots. Korea is a leader in robotics, with companies like Hyundai developing advanced robots.
Example Sentence
로봇공학은 미래 산업이다.
Robotics is the industry of the future.
How to use 로봇공학 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Robotics” is 로봇공학, romanized as Robotgonghak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
로봇 (Robot) sounds like 'roh-bot,' with 'roh' like 'row' a boat. 공 (gong) sounds like 'gong' in English. 학 (hak) sounds like 'hock' or 'hawk.' '로봇' has a slight stress on '봇,' while '공학' is evenly stressed.
More Example Sentences
Discussing future technological trends.
미래에는 로봇공학이 더 중요해질 거예요.
Robotics will become more important in the future.
Talking about corporate research and development.
그 회사는 로봇공학 기술 개발에 투자하고 있어요.
That company is investing in developing robotics technology.
Describing a student project or achievement.
로봇공학 전공 학생들이 로봇을 만들었어요.
Robotics majors made a robot.
Cultural Context
South Korea is a global leader in robotics, particularly in industrial automation and service robots. Companies like Hyundai Motor Group, which acquired Boston Dynamics, showcase Korea's significant investment and innovation in the field. Robots are increasingly visible in daily life, from automated factories to service robots in cafes, restaurants, and even educational settings. The Korean government actively supports robotics research and development, viewing it as a critical future industry.
Editorial note
We review entries like 로봇공학 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
로봇공학자
Roboticist
로봇공학 연구소
Robotics research institute
로봇 기술
Robot technology
Related Expressions
로봇
Robot
Robot
인공지능
Ingongjineung
Artificial intelligence (AI)
자동화
Jadonghwa
Automation
기계 공학
Gigye gonghak
Mechanical engineering
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