A "sentient machine" refers to a machine or computer system that is capable of perceiving, understanding, and experiencing things just like a human being. It possesses a level of consciousness and awareness. Full definition
While Will charges down the road towards creating sentient machines, his best friend and part - time conscience, Max (Paul Bettany), reminds him that just because you can play god doesn't mean you should. (blog.bullz-eye.com)
These superhuman violations of the rules of the universe are possible because, unbeknownst to him, Neo's consciousness is embedded in the Matrix, a virtual - reality simulation created by sentient machines. (discovermagazine.com)
Any sign of peaceful and coherent civilisation has long since abandoned Sudra, but a race of huge, sentient machines known as the Rusalki still reside beneath its surface, protecting the planet from ill - intentioned invaders. (nintendo.co.uk)