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Our computational system uses a library of modular components— actuators, mounting brackets, and connectors—to define the space of possible robot designs.
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Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2018
What actually happens is that the trailer roof rises straight up via electro-pneumatic actuators at the push of a button.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
Controllers responsible for taking action range from the basic actuator control systems at the lowest level to task and motion planning at the highest level.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
The rear wing uses an actuator to continuously alter its height and angle of attack, and can adopt Low Drag or High Downforce configurations.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2018
What actually happens is that the trailer roof rises straight up via electro-pneumatic actuators at the push of a button.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
Controllers responsible for taking action range from the basic actuator control systems at the lowest level to task and motion planning at the highest level.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
The rear wing uses an actuator to continuously alter its height and angle of attack, and can adopt Low Drag or High Downforce configurations.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
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Identifying various segment needs can allow retail marketers to identify which levers would be most beneficial for engaging a subset of your audience, rooted specifically in their user journey and stage of brand use.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, The Great Circle is puzzle-heavy, requiring players to match up levers and cogs at frequent intervals to open doors or boxes.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Also, the control knobs are on the front of the unit, eliminating the need to reach over hot pots and pans.Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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There's a hard button to swap functions between the two and two physical control knobs.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet another button on the dash can be programmed to access an additional system of the driver’s choosing.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The skirt has an A-line silhouette, stretchy waist, buttons down the front, and deep side pockets.Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Already, the league is seeing the benefits of that switch, with quarterfinal ratings coming in 1% lower than last year’s—better than the 10% drop group-play broadcasts on ESPN and TNT saw this season.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Forty-six percent of the public expect the economy to improve in the next year, up nine points from October, and driven by a switch of Republicans (and, to a lesser extent, independents) from pessimistic to optimistic.Steve Liesman, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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