TechnologyAugust 14, 2026
omnidirectional
om-nih-dyuh-REK-shuh-nul
Definition
Capable of moving or operating in all directions without needing to change orientation.
Etymology
The word is formed from the Latin 'omnis' (all) and the Latin 'directio' (straightening/direction), reflecting the ability to move in any direction at once.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the DexTeleop robot's chassis, which allows the machine to navigate smoothly through the complex, crowded floor of a supermarket.
DexTeleop, JD.com sign strategic deal to scale embodied AI in open real-world environments
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