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Gaia Theory
  • Robotics

An ecological hypothesis that suggests that the earth is a living organism and can regulate its own environment and temperature.

Game of Life
  • Robotics

A cellular automaton where a computer organism evolves over time, where its current state is determined by its previous state. It was devised by John Conway in 1970.

Gas
  • Blockchain

A fee required to successfully conduct a transaction or execute a contract on the Ethereum blockchain platform.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPA)
  • ECRS

A legal framework to keep data safe by setting guidelines for organizations that collect and process personal information of individuals in the European Union.

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
  • ECRS

A standard set of procedures followed by organizations to align IT with business goals while managing risks and meeting all industry and government regulatory compliance.

Grimblebot
  • Robotics

A self-balancing robot which utilises ultrasonic sensors to detect if it is falling over and closed loop control to stay upright.

Gripper
  • Robotics

Devices that enable robots to pick up and hold objects.