remote operation

noun
UK /rɪˈməʊt ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
US /rɪˈmoʊt ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/

Controlling a machine or computer from far away.

The engineer used remote operation to fix the robot in another city.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of doing a job or task from a place far from where it happens.

Remote operation of the factory let the team work from home.

3. A way of running equipment using signals sent over a network.

The drone's remote operation relies on a strong radio link.

4. Managing a system or device without being physically present.

Remote operation of the servers saved the company travel time.