Word
servo
Phoneticsser·vo
US/ˈsɝvoʊ/
UK/sˈɜːvəʊ/
Definition
n. a small machine or motor that moves a part of a system exactly to a specific position. It is often used in robotics or model airplanes to control things like wings or wheels.
n. a mechanical or electronic device that uses a feedback mechanism to precisely control the position or velocity of a system. Often used in robotics, automation, and remote-controlled vehicles.
Examples
“The robot uses a servo to open and close its gripper.”
“The model airplane's wings are controlled by a small servo that responds to the pilot's radio signals.”
“In industrial automation, a high-precision servo ensures that the robotic arm moves with millimeter accuracy, maintaining the integrity of the assembly line's delicate components.”
Examples
simple
“The robot uses a servo to open and close its gripper.”
contextual
“The model airplane's wings are controlled by a small servo that responds to the pilot's radio signals.”
complex
“In industrial automation, a high-precision servo ensures that the robotic arm moves with millimeter accuracy, maintaining the integrity of the assembly line's delicate components.”
Etymology
Clipping of servomotor.
Clipping of service station + -o.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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