Which term describes autonomous robots that can operate largely without supervision from a human?

• A. Third generation robots
• B. Transparency
• C. Twisting
• D. Volume

Answer: (A)

Autonomy in robotics means a robot can perform tasks with minimal human input. Third generation robots are designed to operate largely without supervision, using advanced control systems, sensors, and AI to navigate, plan, and act in changing environments. They can decide what to do next, adapt to obstacles, and complete tasks on their own, with humans stepping in mainly for high-level goals or exceptions.

Transparency, by contrast, is about how understandable or inspectable a system’s operations are, not about the robot’s ability to act autonomously. Twisting is a mechanical action, and volume is a measure of size or capacity—neither describes autonomous operation.