srimech

Definition

Short for "self-righting mechanism," this is the technical term for the device that helps combat robots flip themselves back over when knocked on their backs. Without a srimech, your expensive fighting robot becomes an expensive turtle. It's basically robot insurance for when your opponent gets the upper hand.

Example Usage

"Our bot got flipped in the first 30 seconds, but thankfully the srimech kicked in and we stayed in the fight."

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=srimech&defid=1196505)

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