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autonomous

[aw-ton-uh-muhs] / ɔˈtɒn ə məs /


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The Defense Department “is committed to scaling cost-effective autonomous solutions for the joint force and Lucas continues to be a prime example,” the spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The small number of unmanned surface vessels in the region are still years away from being the autonomous fighting machines their manufacturers have promised, military officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

You could see autonomous robots performing complicated surgeries by themselves, every car on the road getting driven autonomously, and personal artificial intelligence agents organizing every step of a person’s day-to-day activities.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In the meantime, Interlune is testing an autonomous excavator and building a research factory in Texas.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“Of course not. I don’t believe in government. I come from an autonomous collective.”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman