obstacle avoidance
[/ˈɒbstəkəl əˈvɔɪdəns/]
noun
desvio de obstáculos
1. The ability or technique of detecting and steering clear of physical or non-physical barriers in one's path
The autonomous vehicle uses sensors for obstacle avoidance to prevent collisions.
O veículo autônomo utiliza sensores para desvio de obstáculos e evitar colisões.
2. In robotics and AI, the capacity of a system to identify and circumvent impediments without human intervention
Obstacle avoidance is a critical feature in drone navigation systems.
O desvio de obstáculos é uma característica crítica nos sistemas de navegação de drones.
3. The strategic action of bypassing or circumventing difficulties, problems, or challenges
Good project management involves obstacle avoidance rather than reactive problem-solving.
Uma boa gestão de projeto envolve o desvio de obstáculos em vez de resolução reativa de problemas.
In both Brazilian and American technical and engineering contexts, 'obstacle avoidance' is widely used in robotics, autonomous vehicle development, and AI research. In Brazil, this terminology is increasingly common with the growth of tech and automation industries. The term is primarily used in technical/scientific discourse rather than everyday conversation.
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