EngSci Mars, AI, & Robots vocab

Automation

• Machines performing tasks without any human intervention.

• Machines doing tasks with little human help.

• Machines that require constant human supervision.

• Machines that can only operate manually.

Efficiency

• Getting the most out of available resources and/or time.

• Maximizing output without regard to input.

• Minimizing time spent on tasks regardless of quality.

• Achieving results with minimal effort and no planning.

Renewable

• Resources that can be replaced naturally.

• Resources that are finite and non-replenishable.

• Resources that are man-made and artificial.

• Resources that are only available in certain regions.

Malfunctioning

• Not working correctly.

• Functioning optimally.

• Operating at full capacity.

• Performing as expected.

Electrolysis

• Using electricity to split chemical compounds.

• A method for measuring electrical resistance.

• A process for combining chemical elements.

• A technique for cooling substances rapidly.

Habitable

• Able to support life or be lived in.

• Inhabitable by humans only.

• Suitable for agricultural purposes.

• Completely devoid of any life forms.

Calibration

• Adjusting tools for accurate results.

• Measuring the temperature of a substance.

• Testing the durability of materials.

• Calculating the weight of an object.

Agricultural

• Related to farming and growing food.

• Pertaining to urban development and construction.

• Involving the study of animal behavior.

• Connected to technological advancements in industry.

Logistics

• Organising and moving resources.

• Managing financial transactions.

• Developing marketing strategies.

• Conducting scientific research.

Sustainability

• Being able to continue long-term without harm.

• A temporary solution to environmental issues.

• Maximizing profit at the expense of the environment.

• A method of reducing waste by recycling.