Manufacturing Automation Terms

noun a machine or device that operates automatically

adjective relating to a process or action that is done without conscious thought or effort

• The new car comes with an automatic transmission.
• I love how my phone automatically updates all my apps.
• I set my alarm clock to wake me up automatically in the morning.
• His response was like an automatic reflex, he didn't even have to think about it.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'robot' is a noun because it is a thing.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'autonomous' is an adjective because it describes the type of robot.

• The autonomous robot efficiently navigated through the warehouse, picking up items and placing them in the designated bins.
• The autonomous robot did all the work without needing any help from us.
• That autonomous robot is a real game-changer in the industry.
• The autonomous robot moved with precision, almost like it had a mind of its own.