noun
position recognition; location awareness
Technical term used in computing, robotics, and navigation systems for the ability of a device or system to determine its own position or recognize locations.
このロボットは位置認識機能を搭載している。
This robot is equipped with a position recognition function.
位置認識技術はGPSと組み合わせて使われることが多い。
Position recognition technology is often used in combination with GPS.
Compound of 位置 (position) and 認識 (recognition). A modern technical term with no known historical derivation beyond the combination of its parts.