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autonomous

[aw-ton-uh-muhs] / ɔˈtɒn ə məs /


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On a recent earnings call, Musk said Tesla’s future additions to its vehicle lineups would all be autonomous over the long run, excluding its plans for the delayed Roadster sports car.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The study demonstrates that smaller, simpler instruments can still deliver valuable scientific insights when paired with autonomous robotic systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Aerospace startup Hermeus is moving its headquarters to El Segundo from Atlanta as it aims to build autonomous hypersonic aircraft for the military, the latest sign of revival in the region’s aerospace and defense sectors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Low-cost autonomous battle systems, missiles, and interceptor missiles have dominated those conflicts, with combatants looking to add more autonomous systems and counter-drone systems to achieve technical superiority.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

His idea was that a military movement should be a separate and independent organ, linked to the ANC and under the overall control of the ANC, but fundamentally autonomous.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela