Juhitav

Juhitav is an Estonian adjective meaning capable of being guided, steered, or controlled. In technical and engineering contexts, it describes devices, systems, or processes that can be operated or directed by a user or another control system. The term is used to indicate that a component can function under human, remote, or semi-autonomous control, as opposed to systems that are fully autonomous or not controllable in certain conditions.

Etymology and morphology: Juhitav is formed from the verb juhitama, meaning to guide or steer, with the suffix -dav, which creates an adjective meaning “able to be Xed.” The related noun form juhitavus denotes controllability or steerability.

Usage and scope: The word frequently appears in robotics, automotive engineering, aviation, and process control literature. It is used to classify modes of operation, such as manual or remote-controlled modes, and to describe interfaces and control schemes that allow a user or a control system to influence performance. In discussions of safety, reliability, and operability, juhitav characteristics help distinguish between different levels of control and automation.

See also: Control system, Robotics, Autonomy, Human-in-the-loop, Controllability.