2.5.1 - Generations of Automation
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Define manual operations in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about work that requires only human skills.
What does mechanization mean?
💡 Hint: Consider how farming evolved.
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What is the primary characteristic of manual operations?
💡 Hint: Consider the earliest stage of work.
True or False: Hard automation allows for flexible changes in production.
💡 Hint: Remember the fixed nature of hard automation.
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Discuss the socio-economic impact of transitioning from mechanized processes to intelligent automation in an industry of your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider both the negative and positive shifts that can occur.
Identify a real-world example of where flexible automation has created efficiencies in production. Discuss the benefits seen.
💡 Hint: Think about industries that are heavily automated.
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