AI robots are machines that can perform complex tasks autonomously, using artificial intelligence as their main source of knowledge and decision. AI robots can have different shapes, sizes and functions, depending on their purpose and design. Some examples of AI robots are industrial robots, home robots, medical robots, military robots, educational robots, social robots, exploration robots, entertainment robots, etc.

Currently, a robot could be considered to be a computer with the capacity and purpose of movement that is generally capable of developing multiple tasks flexibly according to its programming; so it could be differentiated from some specific appliance.