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In an IoT system, a component that converts electrical energy into physical motion is called a:

An actuator is a device that converts electrical energy into physical motion. In an IoT system, sensors are used to detect conditions and feed data, controllers process that data and issue commands, and gateways provide connectivity. Actuators carry out those commands by moving or actuating physical components, such as turning a motor, opening a valve, or actuating a solenoid.

An actuator is a device that converts electrical energy into physical motion. In an IoT system, sensors are used to detect conditions and feed data, controllers process that data and issue commands, and gateways provide connectivity. Actuators carry out those commands by moving or actuating physical components, such as turning a motor, opening a valve, or actuating a solenoid.