Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word truncated. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: abbreviated, shortened, truncated(adj) cut short in duration. the abbreviated speech; her shortened life was clearly the result of smoking; an unsatisfactory truncated conversation.
Encoders . Encoders are sensors used to detect position. They can be linear, or rotational. The problem with linear encoders is that they have to travel the entire length of their range. Linear encoders, therefore, are long and expensive. Rotational encoders, on the other hand, are small and relatively cheap and less unwieldy.
Robotic Actuator Definition. Robots make use of actuators of all types to create motion. You'll find robotic systems that use actuators for arm control, head control, leg control and any other appendage that needs to interact with its environment. As robots become more advanced, we are seeing actuators in use for lip and eye control.