Servo
(noun)
- A device used to control or regulate the position of a mechanism.
- A motor and control system for controlling the position of an object.
Origin:
Derived from latin 'servus' meaning 'slave or servant'.
Examples:
- A servo motor is used to control the movement of the robotic arm.
- The servo helps to control the speed and direction of the model airplane.
- The servo on the car's power steering system helps regulate the wheels' position.
- In robotics, servos are essential components in controlling the movement of robotic limbs.
- Radio-controlled model cars and boats often use servos to control the steering mechanism.