Briefly Automaton is a term used to describe a mechanical device that can perform tasks autonomously. It includes a variety of machines such as bots (3 letters), droids (5 letters), androids (7 letters), robots (5 letters), robo (4 letters), and golems (5 letters). These machines are programmed to carry out specific tasks without the need for human intervention. They are used in a variety of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, to help automate processes and reduce labor costs.