Robustness

Ability of a system to withstand unexpected events.

Robustness is the ability of a system, product, or process to withstand unexpected events and continue operating effectively. It is often used in engineering, computer science, and ecology to describe resilience against disturbances.

/rəˈbʌstnəs/

Derived from the French word 'robustesse,' meaning strong or vigorous, ultimately from Latin 'robustus' meaning sturdy.

Robustness is like a superhero's ability to bounce back from challenges - it means something can handle unexpected problems and keep working.

Engineers strive for robustness in everything from bridges to computer networks
Biological systems, like the human body, demonstrate remarkable robustness through immune responses
Some software uses 'fuzzing' to test for robustness by throwing random inputs

What does robustness mean? It's the ability to handle unexpected events or disturbances
Why is robustness important? It ensures systems continue functioning reliably despite challenges
How can a system be robust? Through redundancy, error handling, and careful design

resilience durability strength stability

fragility weakness

reliability resilience

fault tolerance redundancy

system product process

computer science ecological engineering