14.4 ACTUATORS There are a large number of power sources that may be used for robots. Typical actuators include, Pneumatics - simple, low maintenance - light, least expensive - low payload - easy to find fault - hard to do continuous control Hydraulic - large payload - high power/weight ratio - leakage - noisy Electrical - feedback compatible - computer compatible - EOAT compatible - quiet, clean - low power/weight ratio Actuators lead to various payload capabilities as shown in the following list.
There are a large number of power sources that may be used for robots.
Typical actuators include,
Actuators lead to various payload capabilities as shown in the following list.
