automatici

Automatici is the plural of automatico in Italian, and it can function as an adjective meaning automatic or as a noun in specific technical or colloquial contexts. As an adjective, automatico describes devices, processes, or actions that operate with little or no human intervention.

In technology and industry, automatici are central to automation. Sistemi automatici control production lines, climate control, and other processes through feedback and control algorithms. They are a core element of industrial automation, robotics, and mechatronics, aimed at increasing efficiency, precision, and consistency.

In transportation, cambio automatico (automatic transmission) refers to a type of vehicle transmission that shifts gears without input from the driver. Automatic transmissions are common in passenger cars and commercial vehicles and can be hydraulic, electric, or computer-controlled.

In firearms, the term appears in compound forms such as fucile automatico (automatic rifle) or pistola automatica (automatic pistol), describing weapons capable of rapid or automatic fire. The topic is highly regulated in many jurisdictions, and discussion here focuses on linguistic usage rather than technical details.

Other uses include automatismi in physiology or psychology, referring to reflex-like actions performed without conscious effort. The concept also appears in linguistics and cognitive science to describe automatic processing and tasks that require little deliberate thought.

See also: automazione, automatismo, automata.