kykenisi
Kykenisi is a neologism used to describe a speculative mechanism of motion generation in both biological-inspired and artificial systems. In proponents’ usage, kykenisi refers to the controlled transduction and redistribution of internal energy that yields net propulsion without relying on traditional external thrust. The concept is largely theoretical and not part of established scientific terminology.
The term combines kinesis, from Greek for movement, with a formative prefix intended to evoke dynamic energy
Conceptually, a kykenetic system stores energy in internal reservoirs such as elastic elements or rotating masses
In fiction, kykenisi is used to explain extraordinary locomotion or enhanced robotics, while in theoretical discussions
See also: kinesis, kinematics, kinetic energy, bioenergetics, locomotion.