mechanical computation

Mechanical computation refers to the process of using physical devices to perform calculations or process information. It involves machines like calculators or early computers that mechanically manipulate symbols to solve mathematical problems or execute logical operations. These devices operate based on set rules and instructions, often using gears, levers, or circuits, to achieve results. Unlike modern electronic computers, mechanical systems rely on physical movement and mechanical parts, but they laid the groundwork for the computing technology we use today. Essentially, mechanical computation is about how machines automate calculation through physical means.