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| Actuator | A device that transfers fluid or electrical energy into mechanical energy.Adhesion The process of fastening two parts by the application of a third material such as glue, epoxy, etc. |
| Analog | Of, relating to, or being a mechanism in which data is represented by continuously variable physical quantities |
| Automation | A machine or system that operates with minimal human control using automated machines as control for production. |
| CDS Cell | Cadmium Sulfide Cell, a light sensitive resistor, also known as a photo cell. |
| Closed Loop | The output of a process is constantly monitored and the input adjusted according to feedback provided by sensors. |
| Conveyer | A belt like device used to move objects. |
| Digital | An information system whose signals have only two states, 1 (closed) or 0 (open). |
| Electronic | The use of electronics to control a system or machine. |
| Hard Drive | A magnetic storage device used in computer systems. |
| Hopper | A storage or supply bin that is used in a manufacturing system. |
| I/O | Input Output |
| Interface | The interconnection between components or systems. |
| Manual | An act or process done by humans. |
| Mechanical | A form of energy, which uses motion to do work. |
| Microprocessor | A complex digital chip that performs the computer functions of arithmetic, logic, and supervision. |
| Open Loop | A control system where there is no feedback circuitry. |
| Photoresistor | A device that changes resistance according to light intensity. |
| Phototransistor | A semiconductor switch that produces an output when light falls on it. |
| Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) | A microprocessor used for control engineering, primarily to replace relay logic controllers. |
| Position Control | A system that uses the location of objects to control functions. |
| Potentiometer | A variable resistor. |
| Programming Language | A set of instructions used to operate a machine or processor to perform a task. |
| RAM | Random Access Memory. |
| Resistor | A component used for introducing resistance into a circuit. |
| Robotics | The specialized field of engineering and computer science that deals with the design and application of robots. |
| ROM | Read Only Memory. |
| Switch | Device used to control the flow of current in a circuit. |
