extensible actuator
[ɪk-ˈsten-sə-bəl ˈak-chə-ˌwā-tər]
nounpl: extensible actuators
atuador extensível
1. A mechanical or electromechanical device designed to produce motion or control movement by extending or contracting along its length, commonly used in robotics, automation, and engineering applications
The robot arm uses an extensible actuator to reach distant objects on the assembly line.
O braço robótico usa um atuador extensível para alcançar objetos distantes na linha de montagem.
2. A type of actuator capable of changing its length or dimension to perform work or transmit force in pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric systems
The extensible actuator in the hydraulic system allowed the mechanical door to open smoothly.
O atuador extensível no sistema hidráulico permitiu que a porta mecânica se abrisse suavemente.
This is primarily technical terminology used in engineering, robotics, and industrial automation sectors in both Brazil and the USA. The term is identical in Portuguese and English within professional contexts, reflecting the international nature of technical documentation and engineering standards. In Brazil, such technology is increasingly important in manufacturing-heavy regions like São Paulo.
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