Practice Generations Of Automation (2.5.1) - Historical Perspective and Evolution

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Question 1.
Define manual operations in your own words.
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Think about work that requires only human skills.
Question 2.
What does mechanization mean?
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Consider how farming evolved.
3Question 3.
What is the primary characteristic of manual operations?
- Use of machines
- No machine assistance
- Automation technology
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Consider the earliest stage of work.
4Question 4.
True or False: Hard automation allows for flexible changes in production.
- True
- False
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Remember the fixed nature of hard automation.
Question 5.
Discuss the socio-economic impact of transitioning from mechanized processes to intelligent automation in an industry of your choice.
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Consider both the negative and positive shifts that can occur.
Question 6.
Identify a real-world example of where flexible automation has created efficiencies in production. Discuss the benefits seen.
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Think about industries that are heavily automated.

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