mecha

A mecha or mech is a robot that is operated by a pilot from the inside via a cockpit. Usually these machines act more like vehicles with arms and legs rather than its own autonomous entity though some mechas can switch to autopilot via their on-board computers, or even a full-on artificial intelligence personality, when need be.

Not to be confused with

  • A drone which is piloted remotely,
  • Power armor which is worn by the operator rather than piloted,
  • And a robot which is fully autonomous and doesn't require a pilot.

See also

Forum discussion:

  • forum #141131 - Cyborgs, Androids, and Robots. Oh my! (Oct. 2014)
  • forum #145008 - Calling all robot, android, mecha, etc. experts! (wiki project) (Dec. 2014)

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