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SUPERVISORY-CONTROLLED ROBOT [1 record]

Record 1 1999-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

A robot incorporating a hierarchical control scheme, whereby a device having sensors, actuators, and a computer, and capable of autonomous decision-making and control over short periods and restricted conditions, is remotely monitored and intermittently operated directly or reprogrammed by a person.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

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