TechnologySeptember 8, 2026

servomotor

SUR-voh-moh-ter

Definition

An electric motor used in robotics and automation that allows for precise control of position, speed, and acceleration.

How do you pronounce servomotor?

Servomotor is pronounced SUR-voh-moh-ter (IPA: //ˈsɜrvoʊˌmoʊtər//).

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Where does servomotor come from?

Derived from the Latin 'servus' (slave or servant) combined with 'motor,' reflecting its role as a device that follows or executes instructions precisely as directed by a control system.

In the news

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