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Encyclopedia > Actuators

An actuator is the mechanism by which an agent acts upon an environment. The agent can be either an artificial intelligence agent or any other autonomous being (human, other animal, etc)


a mechanism that puts something into automatic action is called an actuator.


Some examples of actuators of these various agents include:

  • Human - Arms, hands, fingers, legs
  • Part picking robot - Grasping mechanism, moving parts. Examples include solenoids and voice coil actuators.
  • Mail transfer agent - Update software

See also switch, telepresence, touch, muscle.


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ETI Systems - Potentiometers, Linear Control Potentiometers, Joysticks, Electronic Valve Actuators (137 words)
ETI's patented VA series of Valve Actuators set a new standard in proportional valve control.
Rugged, cost effective and simple to install, these actuators can be integrated into a wide variety of flow process applications where, until now, the choices have been limited.
ETI Valve Actuators are widely used for mission critical applications in industries like oil refining, water treatment, chemical processing, and pharmaceuticals.
Actuator products (1048 words)
An actuator is a device or mechanism which transform an input signal (mainly an electrical signal) into motion.
their newest addition to the family of linear actuators; the size 14 hybrid linear actuators are now available with a 0.9 degree step angle.
Recognized world leader in stepper motor based linear actuators, ball screw and lead screw products, Haydon has custom designed and manufactured electric dc motors and switches for almost half a century for use in sophisticated medical equipment, instrumentation, machinery automation, or wherever precise x-y positioning, rapid motion control and long life are needed.
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