adaptive control system
nounUK /əˈdæptɪv kənˈtrəʊl ˈsɪstəm/
US /əˈdæptɪv kənˈtroʊl ˈsɪstəm/
A machine or computer that changes how it works to do a better job.
The robot vacuum uses an adaptive control system to learn the shape of each room.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A control method in engineering that adjusts its own settings when conditions change.
Engineers installed an adaptive control system to keep the aircraft stable in strong winds.
3. A software setup that changes its behavior based on user actions over time.
The game's adaptive control system makes enemies harder as the player improves.
4. A system that tunes its parameters automatically to reach a goal.
The heating system uses adaptive control to keep the house warm while saving energy.