teleoperator

n. a remote-controlled device or system that augments the operator’s physical capabilities while remaining immediately responsive to his or her control (unlike fully automated robotics). Some teleoperators are designed to imitate the body movements of the operator. Teleoperators are used in space, underwater, on high buildings or other inaccessible structures, and in dangerous tasks, such as landmine clearance.

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Psychology term of the day

October 15th 2024

accuracy

1. lack of error or bias in a measure; the more accurate the measure, the closer the measurement is to the true score for an individual.

2. a measure of performance on a task, usually defined as the proportion of correct responses.

3. more generally, exactness or freedom from error. See also precision. —accurate adj.