Noun: servomechanism ,sur-vow'me-ku,ni-zum or 'sur-vow,me-ku,ni-zum
- Control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
"The robotic arm used a servomechanism to achieve precise movements";
- servo, servosystem
Derived forms: servomechanisms
Type of: control system
Encyclopedia: Servomechanism