self-contained

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As the creator of “Extrapolations,” which covers the years 2037 to 2070, he takes a semi-anthology approach, telling self-contained stories in each episode while working a few characters into a longer arc.

From New York Times

“He was very self-contained and analytical, but he also had a lot of rage.”

From Washington Post

“We have made advancements on the soft body components and also on the algorithmic control ... and we are now using these advancements to make increasingly more capable and self-contained autonomous soft robots.”

From Scientific American

Like practically every AR company, Magic Leap envisions making a pair of self-contained, normal-looking glasses for a mass market — Johnson even speculated about the possibility of AR contact lenses.

From The Verge

The bike’s rear motor is entirely self-contained, meaning it also houses the battery and sensors, with no need for additional cables.

From The Verge