sjálfvirkt
Sjálfvirkt is an Icelandic adjective meaning self-operating or automatic. It is used to describe mechanisms, devices or processes that function without ongoing human control. The neuter singular form sjálfvirkt is used with neuter nouns such as kerfi (system) or tæki (tool or device). The word inflects for gender and number, so the masculine, feminine and plural forms will vary with the noun they modify.
Etymology and meaning. The term is built from sjálf- meaning “self” and virkt meaning “active” or “operating.”
Contexts and usage. Sjálfvirkt is common in technical and industrial contexts, where it describes automation and
Limitations and implications. Being sjálfvirkt does not imply sentience or decision-making comparable to humans. Such systems
See also. Automation; autonomous systems; robotics; automatic control.