Claim: Michael Jackson popularized the Robot.

The robot -LRB- or mannequin -RRB- is an illusionary street dance style -- often confused with popping -- that attempts to imitate a dancing robot or mannequin . Roboting gained fame after Michael Jackson used the dance when he performed `` Dancing Machine '' with his brothers , and later performed the dance during his solo career in songs such as `` Billie Jean '' .