robot Emoji

๐Ÿค– ยท U+1F916 ยท Emoji 1.0

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What does the robot emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

A robot, the ๐Ÿค– emoji represents a machine that resembles a human being and is capable of performing tasks automatically. Figuratively, it is used to convey a sense of being mechanical or lacking emotions, as well as to represent artificial intelligence or automation. In slang, the ๐Ÿค– emoji is often used to describe someone who is acting like a machine, following rules without question or being overly formal. It can also be used to express a sense of futuristic or high-tech ideas.

How the robot emoji is used

The tone of the ๐Ÿค– emoji can vary depending on the context in which it is used, ranging from playful and humorous to serious and futuristic. In texting and social media captions, the ๐Ÿค– emoji is often used to add a touch of whimsy or to convey a sense of irony, while in comments and online forums, it may be used to discuss topics related to artificial intelligence or technology. On platforms like TikTok, the ๐Ÿค– emoji is frequently used in creative and humorous ways, such as to represent a robot character or to add a futuristic element to a video. The use of the ๐Ÿค– emoji can also differ across generations, with younger users often employing it in a more playful and ironic manner.

robot emoji examples

How to copy the robot emoji

To use the robot emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F916), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

robot emoji on different platforms

How the robot emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

๐Ÿค–
Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

robot Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿค–
Namerobot
CategorySmileys & Emotion
CodepointsU+1F916
Shortcode:robot:
Emoji version1.0
Unicode version1.0
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robot Emoji FAQ

What does the robot emoji mean?

A robot, the ๐Ÿค– emoji represents a machine that resembles a human being and is capable of performing tasks automatically. Figuratively, it is used to convey a sense of being mechanical or lacking emotions, as well as to represent artificial intelligence or automation.

How do I copy and paste the robot emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿค– wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the robot emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F916, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :robot:.

What are other names for the robot emoji?

People also search for the robot emoji as face, monster.

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