actuator

American  

[ak-choo-ey-ter] / ˈæk tʃuˌeɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that actuates.

2. a servomechanism that supplies and transmits a measured amount of energy for the operation of another mechanism or system.

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Etymology

Origin of actuator

First recorded in 1860–65; actuate + -or ²

Example Sentences

Leite suggests that perovskites could be used in sensors or actuators that are activated or adjusted by light instead of electricity.

From Science Daily

Robots mean more business for nearly every company that makes semiconductors, actuators, batteries, and motors.

From Barron's

Cylindrical "forearms" house small electric motors, known as actuators, which pull on metal tendons that move the fingers with precision.

From BBC

Robots will also be a tailwind for other chip companies, and suppliers of sensors, actuators, bearings, magnets, motors, batteries, and more, says Jonas.

From Barron's

To bring a robot to life, motion-activating components, or actuators, are essential.

From BBC