BusinessAugust 27, 2026

actuation

ak-choo-AY-shun

Definition

The mechanical process of causing a machine, part, or device to move or operate.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'actuare,' meaning to put into action. It entered English to describe the act of triggering a mechanical function.

In the news

The article mentions that robots draw power for sensing, compute, and actuation, highlighting how battery systems must support the mechanical movement and physical work performed by industrial robots.

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