Servo: meaning, definitions and examples

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servo

 

[ หˆsษœหrvoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

actuator, controller, motor

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น servo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคตเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Servo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ servo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ serwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท servo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ servo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท servo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฑููˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ servo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ servo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผบๆœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ servo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ servo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ servo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.