Autonomous systems
Autonomous systems are self-governing entities—machines, organisms, or computational processes—that perceive their environment, make decisions, and act with minimal human intervention. The term spans multiple domains, each with distinct properties and challenges.
Meanings
- Autonomous systems (robotics) — Physical robots that navigate and accomplish tasks independently
- Autonomous systems (control theory) — Mathematical frameworks for systems with feedback loops and dynamics
- Autonomous systems (software) — Programs and algorithms that learn and adapt without explicit reprogramming
- Autonomous systems (biology) — Living organisms and ecosystems that self-regulate
- Autonomous systems (philosophy) — The concept of agency and self-determination in the self
Related
Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Robotics, Control systems, Emergence, Optimization