Internet of Things
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Actuator
Quick Definition
Component converting energy into physical motion in IoT
Full Definition
A component converting energy into physical motion or action in IoT systems.
Examples
motor control, valve operation, lock mechanisms
Related Terms
iot
sensor
control-system
More Internet of Things Terms
Edge Computing
Processing data near its source instead of centralized cloud
NFC
Short-range wireless technology for contactless data exchange
BLE
Short-range wireless protocol with minimal power consumption
OTA Update
Wirelessly updating IoT device firmware or software
Smart Home
Residence with IoT devices automating home systems
Telemetry
Automated collection and transmission of remote sensor data