Practice High Initial Investment - 3.17.1 | 3. Applications in Civil Engineering | Robotics and Automation - Vol 1
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High Initial Investment

3.17.1 - High Initial Investment

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Question 1 Easy

What is meant by 'initial investment'?

💡 Hint: Think about what it takes to start using new technology.

Question 2 Easy

List one reason why high initial investments are a challenge for small companies.

💡 Hint: Consider the financial size of companies.

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Question 1

What is a major challenge for small construction firms regarding robotics?

High initial investment
Lack of demand
Technological complexity

💡 Hint: Think about financial limitations.

Question 2

True or False: Initial investment includes ongoing maintenance costs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of each term.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how small construction firms can overcome financial barriers to adopting robotics without having to take on significant debt.

💡 Hint: Think about collaboration strategies.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of high initial investments on the competitiveness of small construction firms against larger firms in the robotics space.

💡 Hint: Think about market dynamics and strategies small firms might adopt.

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