Actuator: meaning, definitions and examples

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actuator

 

[ หˆรฆktjueษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical system

An actuator is a mechanical device that converts energy into motion. It is commonly used in engineering and robotics to control a system or mechanism. Actuators are typically driven by electric motors, hydraulic fluids, or pneumatic pressure.

Synonyms

controller, driver, mechanism, motor.

Examples of usage

  • The robot's arm is controlled by an actuator.
  • The actuator in the automated gate opens it when a car approaches.
  • In HVAC systems, an actuator regulates airflow.
  • The vehicle's throttle is managed by an electronic actuator.

Translations

Translations of the word "actuator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atuador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เฅเคšเฅเคเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aktuator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aktuator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบั‚ัƒะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aktuator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฏใƒใƒฅใ‚จใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท actionneur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ actuador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aktรผatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ก์ถ”์—์ดํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุบู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aktuator

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aktuรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ง่กŒๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aktuator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ virkjari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะบั‚ัƒะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒฃแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aktรผator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ actuador

Etymology

The term 'actuator' originates from the Latin word 'actuarius,' which means 'to set in motion.' This Latin word derives from 'actus,' meaning 'action' or 'deed.' The concept of actuators appeared in the early 20th century with advancements in mechanics and automation. As technology progressed, the term 'actuator' became associated with devices that convert various forms of energy into mechanical motion. Actuators are essential components in modern engineering, allowing precise control over machinery, robotics, and various automated systems. Today, they are integral in applications ranging from automotive to aerospace industries.