- Automated systems use sensors, a microprocessor and actuators
- Sensors detect changes in the environment and convert them into electrical signals that can be processed by a microprocessor
- Microprocessors analyse the signals from the sensors and make decisions based on pre-programmed logic
- Actuators receive signals from the microprocessor and perform actions such as opening a valve or turning on a motor
- By combining sensors, microprocessors, and actuators, automated systems can be created that respond to changes in the environment without human intervention
Here are some scenarios where automated systems are used
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Scenario
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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Industry
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- Reduced labour costs
- Improved efficiency and accuracy
- Increased production rate
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- High initial investment
- Limited flexibility to changes in production processes
- Maintenance costs can be high
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Transport
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- Improved safety and reliability
- Reduced labour costs
- Improved fuel efficiency
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- High initial investment
- May not be suitable for all types of transportation
- Maintenance costs can be high
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Agriculture
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- Increased efficiency in planting and harvesting crops
- Improved crop yield and quality
- Reduced labour costs
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- High initial investment
- May not be suitable for all types of crops or terrain
- Maintenance costs can be high
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Weather
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- Improved accuracy in weather prediction
- Ability to issue warnings in a timely manner
- Ability to collect large amounts of data quickly
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- May be affected by external factors like interference or equipment failure
- May not be 100% accurate all the time
- May require continuous monitoring and calibration
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Gaming
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- Improved speed and efficiency in game development
- Ability to create complex and interactive games
- Reduced labour costs
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- May not be suitable for all types of games or game development
- May require significant programming expertise
- May be affected by technical glitches or bugs
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Lighting
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- Improved energy efficiency
- Ability to program lighting to suit different needs
- Reduced labour costs
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- High initial investment
- May not be suitable for all types of lighting needs
- Maintenance costs can be high
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Science
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- Improved speed and accuracy in data collection and analysis
- Ability to carry out complex experiments
- Reduced labour costs
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- High initial investment
- May not be suitable for all types of experiments
- May require significant technical expertise
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