Example Sentences

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And so Bruton came up with an intricate system of motors and gears, to function as servos, moving parts whose position can be monitored and controlled.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Inside its tiny head — about the size of a grapefruit — complex mechanics with around 25 servos were meant to produce subtle facial expressions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

Filled with sensors and servos, Aibo’s adorable movements, lifelike responses, and undeniable status as a good robot dog won our hearts this year.

From The Verge • Jan. 11, 2018

"Most items we used in there are literally servos from your kid's remote-control airplane," Kramer said.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2013

The balloon itself was attached to its anchor tube by a one hundred meter cable that gave free play to these orientation servos.

From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt