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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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However, Paul believes there are other levers the administration can pull rather than going after trade in the name of a political ally.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
10 July 2025
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The lack of housing emerged as a lever for Lee, who has sought to challenge federal control of public lands since he was first elected to the Senate in 2010.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Start by just changing the knobs on a dresser, MacDermaid said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Users can easily adjust the temperature settings and two fan speeds using the knobs on the bottom left of the unit.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Push and hold the button and the door closes for you.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As the sound drew closer, Wiggs and his colleague pressed a button on a console.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Both fuel switches were found in the run position with indications that both engines were attempting to relight before the crash.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Jeong went from forward to wingback and back to his preferred position of forward in his last two years in Minnesota; that switch factored into his inconsistency.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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