actuator
Americannoun
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a person or thing that actuates.
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a servomechanism that supplies and transmits a measured amount of energy for the operation of another mechanism or system.
Etymology
Origin of actuator
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He also highlighted several “chokepoints” for scaling U.S. actuator production for robotics at scale, each of which bring their own challenges.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
They cited the missile’s distinctive fins, which are fixed in place, and the actuator motors as matching footage previously aired by Chinese state television of drills involving the weapon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Many key humanoid components are also found within the EV ecosystem, such as motors, actuator power electronics, magnets and advanced motion-control bearings,” wrote Sheppard.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
"It's been investigated for many years," says Read, acknowledging that elastomers have yet to revolutionise actuator tech.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
The tape moved on unperturbedly, reminding him to inspect the actuator bearings and extension rods.
From Tight Squeeze by Dean Charles Ing
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