What is actuator and its Type.

There are four main types of actuators: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric and
Mechanical. Hydraulic actuators consist of a cylinder or fluid motor that
utilizeshydraulic power to facilitate mechanical process. The mechanical motion gives an
output in terms of linear, rotary or oscillatory motion

An actuator is a device that converts energy into motion. Therefore, it is a specific type of a
transducer. When the output of the transducer is converted to a readable format, the transducer
is called a sensor. A sensor is a device that receives and responds to a signal.

What is function of actuator

An actuator's function is to provide thrust and positioning in machines used for production or
testing. One type is the electromechanical actuator, which converts the torque of an electric
rotary motor into linear mechanical thrust.