Robotics Terms

noun the state of being controlled or operated by automation or computers

• The company's transition to cybernation improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.
• Cybernation has made our lives easier by automating repetitive tasks.
• I'm all about that cybernation life - no more manual work for me!
• His mind worked at lightning speed, like a well-oiled machine in a state of cybernation.

verb to clean or clear an area by moving a broom or brush over it

adverb in a sweeping or thorough manner

• The elegant ballroom was swept up in a flurry of activity as the guests arrived.
• I got swept up in the excitement of the concert and ended up dancing all night.
• She got swept up in the drama and couldn't stop talking about it.
• The crowd was swept up by the powerful speech and erupted into applause.

adjective relating to or characterized by inertia, especially a tendency to remain in a fixed position or state

• Inertial navigation systems are used in aircraft to determine position and orientation.
• The inertial sensors in my phone help track my steps and movements.
• I can't believe how accurate the inertial control on this drone is!
• His inertial mindset prevented him from adapting to new ideas.

noun the branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of objects without reference to the forces which cause the motion

• The study of kinematics involves analyzing the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.
• Kinematics is all about studying how things move without worrying about why.
• Dude, kinematics is like the physics of stuff in motion, ya know?
• Understanding the kinematics of a situation can help predict how things will unfold in the future.

noun a technology that uses capacitance to detect and measure objects or substances

adjective describing a type of sensing technology that relies on capacitance

• Capacitive sensing is a technology that detects nearby objects by measuring changes in capacitance.
• My phone uses capacitive sensing to register my touch on the screen.
• I love how my smartwatch has cool touch features thanks to capacitive sensing.
• In a way, capacitive sensing is like the sixth sense of technology, allowing devices to 'feel' their surroundings.