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.
Robot Actuators - Different Types. An actuator is a mechanism for activating process control equipment by the use of pneumatic, hydraulic, or electronic signals. There are several types of actuators in robotic arms. Synchronous Actuator - The motor contains a rotor that rotates in synchrony with the oscillating field or current.