Abstract: This disclosure relates to a decentralized electric rotating actuator with high torque output. Furthermore, the actuator disclosed may be configured for transmission of electrical power and communications through a network. The actuator includes, actuator housing 1, actuator shaft 2, power module 4, engine (electrical motor) 6a, a motor driver 6 including network module 5 or separate network module 35 and motor driver 36. The power (voltage) and communication signals of the actuator can be transferred internally in both directions via connection means, which may be slip rings or other appropriate connection means 3, between the actuator housing 1 and the actuator shaft 2 at connection points 14, 15. Power and communication signals can be continuously input to or output from the actuator of this disclosure via any connection port 17 located on the housing 1 or shaft 2; allowing the formation of a network with other actuators or similar devices.