Definition: A "automaton" is a type of computer program that is designed to simulate the behavior of an actual human or machine's brain. Automata are used in various applications such as game development, speech recognition, and natural language processing. In the context of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), automata can be used to control robots or machines, which allows them to perform tasks autonomously without being programmed. In this case, a "robot" could be an automated robot, while a "machine