servo

/ˈsɜrvoʊ/
noun
  1. A device that uses feedback to control the position, speed, or force of a mechanical system, often used in robotics and machinery.
    • The robot arm uses a servo to move each joint precisely.
    • He replaced the broken servo in the drone's camera gimbal.
    • The factory installed new servos to improve the assembly line's accuracy.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to or using a servomechanism (a feedback control system).
    • The servo motor adjusts its speed based on the sensor readings.
    • We need a servo amplifier to drive the hydraulic system.
    • The servo control loop keeps the antenna pointed at the satellite.
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