ActionneurDans une machine, un actionneur est un objet qui transforme l’énergie qui lui est fournie en un phénomène physique qui fournit un travail, modifie le comportement ou l’état d'un système. Dans les définitions de l’automatisme, l’actionneur appartient à la partie opérative d'un système automatisé. On peut classer les actionneurs suivant différents critères : énergie utilisée ; phénomène physique utilisable ; principe mis en œuvre. vignette|Deux actionneurs pneumatiques à crémaillère (Automax, à gauche et en haut), contrôlant chacun une vanne.
Aquatic locomotionAquatic locomotion or swimming is biologically propelled motion through a liquid medium. The simplest propulsive systems are composed of cilia and flagella. Swimming has evolved a number of times in a range of organisms including arthropods, fish, molluscs, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Swimming evolved a number of times in unrelated lineages. Supposed jellyfish fossils occur in the Ediacaran, but the first free-swimming animals appear in the Early to Middle Cambrian.
Linear actuatorA linear actuator is an actuator that creates motion in a straight line, in contrast to the circular motion of a conventional electric motor. Linear actuators are used in machine tools and industrial machinery, in computer peripherals such as disk drives and printers, in valves and dampers, and in many other places where linear motion is required. Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders inherently produce linear motion. Many other mechanisms are used to generate linear motion from a rotating motor.
Mobile robotA mobile robot is an automatic machine that is capable of locomotion. Mobile robotics is usually considered to be a subfield of robotics and information engineering. Mobile robots have the capability to move around in their environment and are not fixed to one physical location. Mobile robots can be "autonomous" (AMR - autonomous mobile robot) which means they are capable of navigating an uncontrolled environment without the need for physical or electro-mechanical guidance devices.
Rotating locomotion in living systemsSeveral organisms are capable of rolling locomotion. However, true wheels and propellers—despite their utility in human vehicles—do not seem to play a significant role in the movement of living things (with the exception of certain flagella, which work like corkscrews). Biologists have offered several explanations for the apparent absence of biological wheels, and wheeled creatures have appeared often in speculative fiction.
Index of robotics articlesRobotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, structural disposition, manufacture and application of robots. Robotics is related to the sciences of electronics, engineering, mechanics, and software. The word "robot" was introduced to the public by Czech writer Karel Čapek in his play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), published in 1920. The term "robotics" was coined by Isaac Asimov in his 1941 science fiction short-story "Liar!" Articles related to robotics incl
Robotic sensingRobotic sensing is a subarea of robotics science intended to provide sensing capabilities to robots. Robotic sensing provides robots with the ability to sense their environments and is typically used as feedback to enable robots to adjust their behavior based on sensed input. Robot sensing includes the ability to see, touch, hear and move and associated algorithms to process and make use of environmental feedback and sensory data.
Human-powered transportHuman-powered transport is the transport of person(s) and/or goods using human muscle power. Unlike animal-powered transport, human-powered transport has existed since time immemorial in the form of walking, running and swimming. Modern technology has allowed machines to enhance human-power. Although motorization has increased speed and load capacity, many forms of human-powered transport remain popular for reasons of cost, convenience, leisure, physical exercise, and environmentalism.
Exosquelette motorisévignette|Mannequin présentant le concept d'exosquelette motorisé tel qu'imaginé par l'armée américaine L'exosquelette motorisé ou combinaison robotique est un dispositif mécatronique à base fixe ou mobile, composé d'une structure mécanique à plusieurs degrés de liberté, d'un système d'actionnement (électrique, hydraulique ou pneumatique) utilisant une source d'énergie embarquée ou déportée, et de cartes électroniques de puissance et de commande, que revêt un individu, à la manière d'un vêtement robotisé ou d
Accessibilitéthumb|Minibus équipé d'une rampe d'accès pour personnes en fauteuil roulant. L’accessibilité est un terme initialement relatif au monde du handicap, des enfants ou des personnes âgées, puis étendu à l'ensemble des citoyens et utilisé pour désigner l'accès aux domaines suivants : physique, la liberté de déplacement dans l'espace ; éducatif, le droit à une scolarisation ; civique, le droit de vote ; culturel, pouvoir développer sa culture ; numérique, adaptation des systèmes numériques, dont les sites web, aux différents types de handicap, développement d'outils spécifiques tels loupe ou clavier visuel ; travail, pouvoir travailler en milieu ordinaire ; santé, avoir accès aux services de santé promotionnels, préventifs et curatifs.
