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odometry

/ˌoʊdɒmɪtri/ noun · British & US
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What does odometry mean?

noun

The process of calculating the position and orientation of a vehicle or robot by measuring the distance it has traveled and the angles turned, typically using wheel encoders or other sensors.

Example

"The self-driving car used odometry to determine its position on the road."

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