Manual control:
*Robot: Has paddle shifters or a gear lever requiring manual gear selection.
* Automatic: Typically does not have paddle shifters and automatically changes gears without driver intervention.
Gear shift pattern:
*Robot: Typically has an “H” gear shift pattern with a gate.
* Automatic: Typically has a gear shift pattern with “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and “L” symbols.
Driving Feel:
*Robot: There may be a jerking sensation when shifting gears, especially at low speeds. There may also be a slight delay when shifting gears.
* Automatic: Typically provides smooth shifting without feeling jerky.
Engine sound:
*Robot: May make noticeable noise when shifting gears due to the clutch.
* Automatic: Typically has a quieter sound when changing gears.
Other features:
*Robot: May have a “fully automatic” mode, but it is not as smooth as traditional automatic transmissions.
* Automatic: Typically has different driving modes such as Eco, Sport or Winter that adjust the gear shift points.
* Robot: Can be more economical than an automatic due to lower losses in energy transfer.
* Automatic: Usually more convenient and requires less driver effort behind the wheel.