noun
- devices that convert energy into mechanical motion to control or move parts of a machine or system
Usage: technical; engineering
Examples
- The robot’s actuators control the movement of its arms and legs.
- Hydraulic actuators are commonly used in heavy machinery.
- The valve actuators automatically adjust water flow based on pressure readings.
- Electric actuators provide precise positioning in manufacturing equipment.
- The aircraft’s flight control surfaces are moved by powerful actuators.
- Pneumatic actuators use compressed air to create linear motion.