"Three Laws of Robotics" meaning in English

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Etymology: Coined by American science fiction author Isaac Asimov in 1942, introduced in his short story "Runaround". Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Isaac Asimov|in=1942|nat=American|occ=science fiction author}} Coined by American science fiction author Isaac Asimov in 1942 Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Three Laws of Robotics}} Three Laws of Robotics
  1. (science fiction, robotics) A set of rules governing the behavior of robots. Wikipedia link: Three Laws of Robotics Categories (topical): Robotics, Science fiction Related terms: First Law of Robotics, robopsychology, robot, robotic, roboticist, robotics, Second Law of Robotics, Third Law of Robotics, Zeroth Law of Robotics

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