Adaptive system Software Engineering; Robotics
noun phrase
Definition: A system capable of modifying its behavior at runtime in response to changes in its environment, operating conditions, or requirements in order to preserve or improve performance [De Nicola et al. 2020].
Example in context: “An adaptive system is able to adapt at runtime to dynamically changing environments and to new requirements.” [De Nicola et al. 2020]
Synonyms: adaptive computing system; dynamically adaptive system
Related terms: adaptive control system; self-adaptive system; self-adjusting system; runtime adaptation; reconfigurable system