A device which creates mechanical motion by converting various forms of energy to mechanical energy.

n. a device, usually connected to a cylinder, which, when activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate

A peripheral [output] device which translates electrical signals into mechanical actions; e.g., a stepper motor which acts on an electrical signal received from a computer instructing it to turn its shaft a certain number of degrees or a certain number of rotations. See: servomechanism.

A mechanical device for moving or controlling something.

Component attached to an MIT finger to allow the finger position to be measured.

a cylinder that pulls and pushes the landing gear into position

a device that is used to alternate the rotated position of an object

Generally the handle or the part of a latch that rotates or slides the pawl (retainer) into its locked/unlocked position.