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Recent Examples of actuator
Those include a precise alignment of the robotic joints with the user’s biological joints to ensure that undue stress isn’t put on the body, as well as torque sensors in the actuators to gather more accurate data about the machine’s movements.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2025
Other improvements might include faster, more capable actuators.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Such robots need high-speed machine vision, fast motors and actuators, precise control, and the ability to make accurate predictions in real time, not to mention being able to develop a game strategy.
—ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
The air pressure sequentially triggers two ligament actuators in each leg, which move the limb laterally, along with one foot actuator that lifts the limb off the ground.
—Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2025
Other improvements might include faster, more capable actuators.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Such robots need high-speed machine vision, fast motors and actuators, precise control, and the ability to make accurate predictions in real time, not to mention being able to develop a game strategy.
—ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
The air pressure sequentially triggers two ligament actuators in each leg, which move the limb laterally, along with one foot actuator that lifts the limb off the ground.
—Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
Noun
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This means naming the people who hold levers of interpretation and influence, not just user licenses.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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That was their latest ‘financial lever’, a way of advancing future revenues.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The handle has a gentle curve and an extra knob towards the brush head to give you better leverage when cleaning.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Most have knobs for the height and one or more angles.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Two customizable red buttons are positioned on the left edge, while a volume rocker and the combined power button/fingerprint sensor are located on the right.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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The right button turns on noise cancellation and the left is for hear-through.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
Noun
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But just as Reed flips the switch to teleport the planet, the Silver Surfer arrives and destroys every tower but the one in New York City.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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With these new changes in the interest of reliability, Microsoft will likely hope that Windows 10 users decide to make the switch even as the ESU Wizard rolls out to devices.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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