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actuator

/ˈæktjʊeɪtə/

/ˈæktʃuˌeɪtər/

Translations

actuatornoun

actuators

/ˈæktjʊeɪtə/

/ˈæktʃuˌeɪtər/

привод

The actuator in the robotic arm is malfunctioning.

Привод в роботизированной руке неисправен.

исполнительный механизм

The engineer tested the actuator to ensure it was functioning correctly.

Инженер проверил исполнительный механизм, чтобы убедиться, что он работает правильно.

Additional translations

приводной механизм

механизм привода

Synonyms

actuatoradjective

/ˈæktʃuˌeɪtə/

/ˈæktʃuˌeɪtər/

Used attributively before another noun in technical contexts (e.g., "actuator signal", "actuator housing").

Definitions

actuatornoun

An engineering device that converts energy—such as electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic power—into mechanical motion to move or control a mechanism or system.

The hydraulic actuator extended the landing gear during the aircraft's descent.

In computing and control systems, a hardware or software component that carries out a commanded action in response to a control signal.

In a smart home, actuators lower the blinds when the sunlight sensor detects excessive glare.

actuatoradjective

Relating to or designed to actuate or to an actuator.

The actuator mechanism was housed in a sealed enclosure to prevent corrosion.