obstacle avoidance
[/ˈɑbstəkəl əˈvɔɪdəns/]
noun
desvio de obstáculos
1. The ability or technique of detecting and steering around physical or metaphorical barriers to reach a destination or goal
The robot uses sensors for obstacle avoidance to navigate through crowded spaces safely.
O robô utiliza sensores para desvio de obstáculos para navegar com segurança em espaços lotados.
2. In robotics and autonomous systems, the automatic detection and navigation around physical objects in real-time
Modern self-driving cars incorporate advanced obstacle avoidance systems.
Os carros autônomos modernos incorporam sistemas avançados de desvio de obstáculos.
3. Figuratively, the act of staying away from or circumventing problems, difficulties, or confrontations
Her strategy involved obstacle avoidance rather than direct confrontation.
Sua estratégia envolveu desvio de obstáculos em vez de confrontação direta.
This term is primarily used in technical, robotics, and autonomous systems contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In the USA, it's prevalent in Silicon Valley and tech industry discussions. In Brazil, it's increasingly common as the country develops its tech sector and autonomous vehicle research. The phrase is relatively formal and specialized, rarely appearing in casual everyday conversation in either culture.
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