Herky-jerky dance, with "the" (5)

I believe the answer is:

robot

(Other definitions for robot that I've seen before include "Automaton or sci-fi creature" , "Mechanical worker" , "Factory worker, perhaps" , "programmed servant" , "Automation" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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