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Real robot is a subjective term. I would argue it means there is an in-universe explanation for their use.
>In 0079 the Zeon developed Mobile Suits to use AMBAC, and the compact fusion factor was used to power it. The result was something as fast as a fighter in space, but more nimble and heavily armed. Because the use of Minonsky reactors, the particles limited radar, and caused combat to be reduced to visual range.
I would also ad, they have to perform maintenance on the mobile suits, and most of them (minus the Gundam, unless you count the RGM-79 GM) are mass produced or limited production. There are super robot elements, but at least in universe, their use is grounded.