Servomechanism
Precision, Measurement & Control

Servomechanism

19th–20th centuries

A servomechanism compares a desired position or motion with feedback from its output. The resulting correction allows a powered actuator to follow a command despite changing loads or disturbances.

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A servomechanism compares a desired position or motion with feedback from its output. The resulting correction allows a powered actuator to follow a command despite changing loads or disturbances.

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Image: Servomotor.jpg
Creator: John Nagle (talk)
License: CC BY-SA 3.0

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