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autonomous

[aw-ton-uh-muhs] / ɔˈtɒn ə məs /


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Modern elevator advances give priority to smoother acceleration, energy efficiency and integration with autonomous robots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Military spending around the globe is increasing, but traditional prime contractors are facing competition from so-called neo-primes that want to disrupt the sector with low-cost, autonomous battle systems.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Besides a long-awaited sports car, Tesla will “really” only make autonomous vehicles over the long run, Musk said in January.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

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

It is amazing that such an institution, exerting so much influence on academic science, has been able to remain so absolutely autonomous.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas