Automechanical

/ˌɔːtoʊməˈkænɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or combining automatic and mechanical operation or systems.

Etymology

From 'auto-' (self/automatic) + 'mechanical' (relating to machines). A technical term from engineering and manufacturing.

Kelly Says

Early automechanical systems in factories freed workers from repetitive tasks—they were revolutionary for increasing production and eventually led to modern industrial robots.

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