What is Actuator?
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A power mechanism used to initiate motion of the robot eg. a motor which converts electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic energy to movement of the robot. A hardware output device that translates electrical signals into mechanical actions. For example a stepper motor that turns its shaft a certain amount in response to an electrical signal received via a digital-to-analog converter from a computer. |
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