Meaning & use

actuator

noun·Advanced

A mechanical device that converts energy into motion to move or control a system.

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A small electric actuator opens the valve whenever the sensor detects pressure.

Engineers replaced the faulty actuator that controlled the robotic arm's grip.

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Actuator is a technical term common in engineering and robotics, describing the part that turns a control signal into physical movement.

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