Poka-yoke is a Japanese term that means "mistake-proofing" or error prevention. It refers to methods used to eliminate or reduce errors by preventing, detecting, and correcting them. The goal of poka-yoke is to make it impossible for mistakes to occur during processes by using simple devices or production methods. Examples include sensors that prevent electric doors from closing on people, fingerprint scanners that only accept the authorized fingerprint, and dialysis machines that detect air bubbles to prevent harming the patient. Poka-yoke aims to eliminate errors at their source through low-cost solutions that are easy to implement.