self-operating
adjective
self-op·er·at·ing
ˌself-ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiŋ 
: functioning or capable of functioning by itself without a human operator
self-operating machines/cars/robots
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Examples of self-operating in a Sentence
vehicular access to the building complex is controlled by a self-operating gate opener
Recent Examples on the Web
Autonomous Material Transport Progress in autonomous material transport has refined manufacturing processes, as drones and self-operating vehicles now efficiently move goods.
—
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
No brand is a self-operating vehicle, especially in a bumpy economy.
—Matthew Dunlap, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
No brand is a self-operating vehicle, especially in a bumpy economy.
—Matthew Dunlap, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
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“Self-operating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-operating. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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