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In control engineering a servomechanism, sometimes shortened to servo, is an automatic device that uses error-sensing negative feedback to correct the action of a mechanism.

It usually includes a built-in encoder or other position feedback mechanism to ensure the output is achieving the desired effect.

Motion control is a sub-field of automation, encompassing the systems or sub-systems involved in moving parts of machines in a controlled manner.

The main components involved typically include a motion controller, an energy amplifier, and one or more prime movers or actuators.

Motion control may be open loop or closed loop.

In open loop systems, the controller sends a command through the amplifier to the prime mover or actuator, and does not know if the desired motion was actually achieved.

Typical systems include stepper motor or fan control.

For tighter control with more precision, a measuring device may be added to the system (usually near the end motion).

When the measurement is converted to a signal that is sent back to the controller, and the controller compensates for any error, it becomes a Closed loop System.

An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system.

Automation or automatic control, is the use of various control systems for operating equipment such as machinery, processes in factories, boilers and heat treating ovens, switching on telephone networks, steering and stabilization of ships, aircraft and other applications and vehicles with minimal or reduced human intervention.

Some processes have been completely automated.

A motion controller controls the motion of some object.

Frequently motion controllers are implemented using digital computers, but motion controllers can also be implemented with only analog components as well.