autonomous action
Computing term for an action performed independently by a system or agent without external control.
This robot is capable of autonomous action.
There are ethical issues with autonomous action by AI.
自律 means 'autonomy' or 'self-regulation' in a broad sense, while 自律動作 specifically refers to autonomous actions, especially in computing and robotics.
自動 means 'automatic' and often implies pre-programmed or mechanical operation, whereas 自律動作 emphasizes independent decision-making and adaptability.
Compound of 自律 (autonomy, self-regulation) and 動作 (action, operation). The term is primarily used in modern computing and robotics contexts.