Servo: meaning, definitions and examples
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servo
[ หsษหrvoส ]
mechanical device
A servo is a small device that can take an input signal and use it to control a motor's position. It is commonly used in robotics and automation for precise movement. Servos are known for their ability to maintain a specific position, speed, or torque.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The robotic arm moved smoothly thanks to the servo motors.
- He used a servo to control the angle of the drone's wings.
- In the model car, servos helped steer and accelerate.
- The automated camera system relied on servos for tracking subjects.
Translations
Translations of the word "servo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น servo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคตเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Servo
๐ฎ๐ฉ servo
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ serwo
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใผใ
๐ซ๐ท servo
๐ช๐ธ servo
๐น๐ท servo
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ servo
๐ธ๐ฐ servo
๐จ๐ณ ไผบๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ servo
๐ฎ๐ธ servo
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะฒะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ servo
๐ฒ๐ฝ servo
Etymology
The word 'servo' is derived from 'servomechanism', a term that originated in the 1920s. The 'servo' part of the word comes from the Latin 'servus', meaning 'slave' or 'servant', which reflects the function of a servomechanism to serve a controlling signal and automate mechanical responses. Initially developed for military applications, servomechanisms began to find their way into various technologies in the mid-20th century, particularly in aviation and robotics. The abbreviation 'servo' became popular as smaller, more efficient servos became widely used in hobbies and consumer electronics. Today, servos are integral components in numerous mechanical and electronic systems, enhancing precision and control.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,306, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17303 straightening
- 17304 detach
- 17305 referent
- 17306 servo
- 17307 calmness
- 17308 disconnect
- 17309 cur
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