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Actuators and Motion Control

Actuators and Motion Control

Updated 9/13/2026

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What you'll learn

  • Explain what an actuator is and how it converts electrical energy into motion
  • Describe how DC motors provide continuous rotation and where they are used
  • Explain how servo motors achieve precise angular positioning
  • Identify the purpose of motor drivers in robot systems
  • Match actuator types to appropriate robot applications
  • Design an actuator system for a given robot scenario with justification

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Learn how robots move: DC motors, servos, motor drivers, and steering systems explained for secondary students.

What's inside· 8 lessons
  1. 1What Are Actuators?
  2. 2Motor Drivers: The Bridge Between Brain and Muscle
  3. 3End-of-Pack Quiz
  4. 4Blocks Configuration
  5. 5DC Motors: Powering Continuous Motion
  6. 6Actuator Applications: Match the Job
  7. 7Steering and Drive Configurations
  8. 8Servo Motors: Precision Control

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