Thesaurus results for ACTUATOR

actuator

noun

Definition of actuator

as in lever

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Recent Examples of actuator These behaviors reflected not only algorithmic performance but also the coordination of the robot body, actuator modules and motion-control system. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 The third is a network of syringe-injectable implants, each packing two receiving pads, a transistor switch, a battery, and either a sensor or an actuator such as a nerve stimulator. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 In the rat, sensors worn on the front paws reported to a wearable hub, and the actuator was a stimulator hooked up to the sciatic nerve in the hind leg. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026 Yet, in research vaguely reminiscent of RoboCop, scientists have used skeletal muscle from a literal frog leg as an actuator to control a tiny robotic manta ray. — New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for actuator

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For example, once a rat has been trained to push a lever to get a treat, its dopamine levels will rise at the sight of the lever before the treat is even available.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
While the seat slid back and forth smoothly, the seatback recline lever on the side didn’t work.

— Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of lever

Noun

Its vibrant Emerald Check pattern extends from the base plate to the lid, which is topped with an ornamental glass knob that feels fit for royalty.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
That includes colorblock styling, chunky knobs and physical controls, and simple shapes that make each device memorable and distinctive.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of knob

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Measured from the moment that the dots appeared to the moment the bird’s head started turning to peck at the button, the crows averaged 235 milliseconds.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
In the coming months, Instagram plans to prompt users to engage more with the feature, which is currently accessible via a button on the upper righthand side of the Reels tab.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of button

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As with nearly all current 4K room-to-room projectors, the N3 Ultimate uses a 1,920-by-1,080-pixel DLP chip and TI's fast-switch pixel shifting to put a 3,840-by-2,160-pixel image on the screen.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Researchers also envision ultra-fast optical switches and energy transport without losses at room temperature.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

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