Handgeführte

Handgeführte is a German attributive adjective meaning hand-guided or manually steered. It is used to describe devices, tools, or systems that require direct human input for direction or operation, in contrast to remote-controlled, automated, or stationary equipment. The term is formed from hand and geführt (guided) and appears in compound nouns such as handgeführte Maschine, handgeführtes Werkzeug or handgeführte Fahrzeuge.

In practice, handgeführte devices cover a wide range of applications. In tools and machinery, examples include handgeführte Bohrmaschine and handgeführte Motorsäge, where the operator manually guides or directs the tool during use. In mobility and transport, handgeführte Fahrzeuge refer to devices that are steered or propelled by hand, such as manual wheelchairs or hand-guided carts, distinguishing them from remotely controlled or autonomous vehicles. In forestry and agriculture, handgeführte equipment denotes tools and machinery operated directly by the user, typically without automated guidance systems.

The distinction between handgeführte and related terms centers on control. Handgeführte implies direct, continuous human input for steering or guidance, whereas terms like ferngesteuert (remote-controlled) or autonom (autonomous) designate systems that operate with reduced or no continuous human control. In safety and regulatory contexts, classifying a machine as handgeführte can affect requirements for guarding, training, and operator intervention, reflecting the modality of control rather than the capability of the device.

Overall, handgeführte describes manually guided, user-directed tools, equipment, and vehicles across various fields, emphasizing the role of human control in operation.