inferentsimootorit
Inferentsimootorit, literally “inference motors” in Finnish, is a class of mechatronic devices that integrate probabilistic inference engines with traditional motor actuation. In this concept, an embedded inference processor analyzes sensor data to infer states of the system and environment and to determine appropriate motor commands, enabling adaptive, context-aware motion.
Typically, an inferentsimootori comprises a motor drive, a sensor suite (position, velocity, force, proprioception, external environment),
Applications include robotic manipulators with uncertain payloads, mobile robots operating in dynamic environments, and assistive devices
Development status: the term is used mainly in theoretical discussions and experimental prototypes rather than broad
See also: inference engine, motor controller, robotic control, edge AI.