Synonyms of self-operating

self-operating

adjective

ˌself-ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiŋ 

as in automated

designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor

vehicular access to the building complex is controlled by a self-operating gate opener

Synonyms & Similar Words

• automated
• automatic
• robotic
• mechanical
• self-acting
• self-regulating
• laborsaving
• motorized
• computerized
• nonmanual
• aiding
• semiautomatic
• relieving
• helping
• easing
• time-saving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonautomatic
• nonautomated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-operating

In March 2024, Cognition Labs’ Devin, the self-operating software engineer, grabbed headlines as a proof-of-concept for what agentic AI could be. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Food and Nutrition Services runs a self-operating budget within the school district and does not receive money from the district’s general fund. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025

Autonomous Material Transport Progress in autonomous material transport has refined manufacturing processes, as drones and self-operating vehicles now efficiently move goods. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

Walk into the Anna Hiss Gymnasium at the University of Texas, and an autonomous, or self-operating, robot might just pass by you. — Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Mar. 2024