otomatis

Otomatis is a term used in Indonesian and Malay to describe devices, systems, or processes that operate without ongoing human intervention. The word denotes self-acting operation and is often used to distinguish automatic functions from manual ones. It is derived from auto- meaning self and a suffix that conveys mechanism or operation; in Indonesian usage, it is part of a broader family of terms related to automation, such as otomatisasi (automation) and mengotomatisasi (to automate).

Common domains for otomatis include manufacturing, consumer electronics, transportation, and household appliances. Examples in everyday language include transmisi otomatis (automatic transmission) in vehicles, mesin cuci otomatis (automatic washing machine), and kulkas otomatis (automatic refrigerator). In industrial settings, sistem kendali otomatis uses sensors and actuators to control processes without direct human input, often incorporating feedback control, sensors, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The concept is closely tied to efficiency, consistency, and safety gains achieved by reducing the need for constant manual operation.

History and usage context: the idea of automation parallels global development in control theory and robotics, expanding significantly during the 20th century. In Indonesian and Malay, otomatis is a practical label for technologies designed to operate with minimal human intervention. The broader term otomatisasi describes the ongoing process of making systems automatic, while the related verb mengotomatisasi denotes the act of implementing automation.