4.2 - Types of Automation at Workplaces
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What is fixed automation?
💡 Hint: Think about automation that doesn’t change easily.
Give an example of soft automation.
💡 Hint: This uses AI to handle customer inquiries.
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What is the primary characteristic of fixed automation?
💡 Hint: Think about automation that cannot be adapted.
Is soft automation primarily software-based?
💡 Hint: Consider if it integrates technology into automation.
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Analyze how the introduction of programmable automation could change a fixed assembly line in a manufacturing plant. Consider factors like costs and workforce implications.
💡 Hint: Look at the advantages of flexibility versus rigid systems.
Consider the ethical implications of implementing soft automation through AI in workplaces. How does it shift the workforce’s skill requirements?
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between technology benefits and social impact.
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