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 SDFormat is an XML file format that describes environments, objects, and robots
 in a manner suitable for robotic applications. SDFormat is capable of representing
 and describing different physic engines, lighting properties, terrain, static
-or dynamic objects, and articulated robots with various sensors, and acutators.
+or dynamic objects, and articulated robots with various sensors, and actuators.
 The format of SDFormat is also described by XML, which facilitates updates and
 allows conversion from previous versions.