Practice Evolution Of Automation Technologies (2.5) - Historical Perspective and Evolution

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Question 1.
What stage comes after Manual Operations in automation?
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Think about how machines began to assist humans.
Question 2.
Name one example of Hard Automation.
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Consider industries that mass-produce items.
3Question 3.
What is the primary characteristic of Manual Operations?
- Use of machines
- 100% human labor
- Automated systems
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Consider operations done entirely by people.
4Question 4.
True or False: Flexible Automation systems can only perform one specific task.
- True
- False
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Think about machines that can adjust to different jobs.
Question 5.
Analyze the potential challenges and benefits that Flex Automation presents to a typical manufacturing firm.
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Consider both sides of the equation in terms of investment and return.
Question 6.
Evaluate the ethical concerns surrounding Intelligent Automation in critical sectors like healthcare.
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Think about the implications for human oversight and machine decision-making.

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