kybernân
Kybernân is a term used to describe a class of autonomous, networked cybernetic systems that integrate sensing, computation, and actuation to achieve adaptive, goal-directed behavior. In many uses, kybernân designates systems capable of self-monitoring, self-organization, and distributed control that can reconfigure their structure in response to changing conditions. The concept sits at the intersection of cybernetics, artificial life, and autonomous systems.
The term kybernân is a coined neologism; its exact etymology varies by author. It evokes roots related
Historically, mentions of kybernân appear in late 20th- and 21st-century discussions that blend science fiction with
Key characteristics typically associated with kybernân systems include distributed sensing and actuation, iterative feedback loops, modular
Potential applications span swarm robotics, adaptive cyber-physical systems, autonomous manufacturing, and governance frameworks for AI-enabled networks.
See also: cybernetics; autonomous systems; cyber-physical systems; agent-based modeling; artificial life.