Autonomy
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'''Autonomy''' is the ability to make independent choices or decisions and to determine the own actions | '''Autonomy''' is the ability to make independent choices or decisions and to determine the own actions | ||
(self-determination). It is also closely related to freedom (from all external constraints) and independence | (self-determination). It is also closely related to freedom (from all external constraints) and independence | ||
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like Spirit and Opportunity, etc.) and [[Agent|agents]]. | like Spirit and Opportunity, etc.) and [[Agent|agents]]. | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_robot Autonomous robots] are robots which can perform | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_robot Autonomous robots] are robots which can perform | ||
| - | desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance and humans | + | desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance and humans "in the loop". |
== References == | == References == | ||
