"Third Law of Robotics" meaning in English

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Etymology: Coined by Isaac Asimov Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Isaac Asimov}} Coined by Isaac Asimov Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Third Law of Robotics}} Third Law of Robotics
  1. (science fiction, robotics) One of the Three Laws of Robotics, requiring a robot to protect its own existence, as long as this does not conflict with the First Law (which forbids a robot to harm a human) or the Second Law (which requires robots to obey humans). Categories (topical): Robotics, Science fiction Related terms: First Law of Robotics, Second Law of Robotics, Three Laws of Robotics Coordinate_terms: First Law of Robotics, Second Law of Robotics

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