Similar to what you just described.

[It's interesting, finding different definitions for similar things across various worlds. Were he not deeply frustrated by his current situation, he might appreciate it more. This holds his attention for now, at least, reaching out for the schematics, which are easy enough to understand. The use of magic, particularly, gets his attention.]

Do these mechas--you mentioned that they move independently. To what extend to they think for themselves, or do they simply carry out instructions?