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Servomotors, also known as servo motors, are a type of electric motor that provides precise control of angular or linear position, velocity, and acceleration. They are widely used in various industries, including robotics, automation, and aerospace, due to their high accuracy and reliability. Servomotors consist of a motor, a sensor for position feedback, and a controller that adjusts the motor's speed and direction based on the sensor's input. The most common type of servomotor is the DC servomotor, which uses a DC motor and a potentiometer or encoder for position feedback. AC servomotors, which use an AC motor and a resolver or encoder for position feedback, are also available. Servomotors are typically controlled using a servo drive, which converts the control signals from a controller into the appropriate voltage and current to drive the motor. They are available in various sizes and power ratings, ranging from small, low-power motors used in hobbyist applications to large, high-power motors used in industrial machinery. Servomotors are known for their high torque-to-inertia ratio, which allows them to quickly accelerate and decelerate, making them ideal for applications that require precise and rapid movement.