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Lesson 1 Robots and Automation

Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human input, enhancing productivity and efficiency across various industries. It encompasses basic automation for routine tasks, process automation for complex workflows, and intelligent automation that integrates AI for decision-making. Key distinctions between robots and machines include autonomy, adaptability, programmability, and movement capabilities.

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Lesson 1 Robots and Automation

Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human input, enhancing productivity and efficiency across various industries. It encompasses basic automation for routine tasks, process automation for complex workflows, and intelligent automation that integrates AI for decision-making. Key distinctions between robots and machines include autonomy, adaptability, programmability, and movement capabilities.

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INTRODUCTION TO

AUTOMATION
TECHNOLOGY
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 8
WHAT IS AUTOMATION?
Automation is the application of technology, programs, robotics or processes
to achieve outcomes with minimal human input. Automation software and
technologies are used in a wide array of industries, from finance to
healthcare, utilities to defense, and practically everywhere in between.
Automation can be used in all aspects of business functions, and
organizations that wield it most effectively stand to gain a significant
competitive advantage.

Organizations use automation to increase productivity and profitability,


improve customer service and satisfaction, reduce costs and operational
errors, adhere to compliance standards, optimize operational efficiency and
more. Automation is a key component of digital transformation, and is
invaluable in helping businesses scale.
TYPES OF
AUTOMATION
BASIC AUTOMATION
Basic or task automation takes simple, routine tasks and automates them.
Basic automation is used to digitize, streamline, and centralize manual tasks
such as distributing onboarding materials to new hires, forwarding
documents for approvals, or automatically sending invoices to clients.
TYPES OF
AUTOMATION
PROCESS AUTOMATION
Process automation takes more complex and repeatable multi-step
processes (sometimes involving multiple systems) and automates them.
Process automation helps bring greater uniformity and transparency to
business and IT processes.

Process automation can increase business productivity and efficiency, help


deliver new insights into business and IT challenges, and surface solutions by
using rules-based decisioning. Process mining, workflow automation,
business process management (BPM), and robotic process automation (RPA)
are examples of process automation.
TYPES OF
AUTOMATION
INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION
Intelligent automation is a more advanced form of automation that combines
artificial intelligence (AI), business process management, and robotic process
automation capabilities to streamline and scale decision-making across
organizations.
For example, virtual agents that are powered by technologies like natural
language processing, intelligent search, and RPA can reduce costs and
empower both employees and external customers.
USES OF
AUTOMATION
The use of a repeated set of processes can increase
productivity and efficiency and reduce human errors.
Automation can drive business value in numerous areas,
including:
USES OF
AUTOMATION
ROBOTS VS. MACHINES:
WHAT SETS THEM APART?
AUTONOMY
Robots can make decisions and act on their own (except teleoperated robots).
Other machines need your input and control all the time.

SENSES & PERCEPTION


Robots have built-in features like cameras, microphones, or touch sensors to
understand and react to their environments. Other machines follow your
instructions or what’s in their program.

ADAPTABILITY
Robots can change their actions based on their environment. Other machines
can’t adjust to new situations.

PROGRAMMABLE
Robots are made for specific tasks; you can often reprogram them to do new
things. Other machines can only do what they are designed for.

MOVEMENTS
Robots can move their parts around. Other machines usually stay in one place
and can’t move much.
To sum it up, all robots are machines, but not all machines
are robots. Robots can sense, decide, and move on their
own. Other machines stick to their preset jobs or need users
to control them.
THANK
YOU

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