machinecontroller
nounUK /məˈʃiːn kənˈtrəʊlə/
US /məˈʃiːn kənˈtroʊlər/
A machine controller is a small computer that tells a machine what to do.
The machine controller makes the robot arm move in the right way.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person whose job is to run or manage machines.
The machine controller checked every machine in the factory.
3. A device that keeps a machine's speed or position steady.
The machine controller kept the engine at a safe speed.
4. Software that manages how a machine works.
The new machine controller software fixed the printing problem.