Automation
Definition
Automation is the use of technology, particularly computer systems and machines, to control and operate various processes and systems in order to improve efficiency and productivity.
Analogy
Think of automation like setting an alarm on your phone. Instead of having to constantly check the time and remember when you need to wake up, you set an alarm once, and it automatically does the job for you every day.
Related terms
Artificial Intelligence (AI): This refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding.
Robotics: This is a branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, structural disposition, manufacture and application of robots - often used in automation.
Industrial Automation: This involves using control systems such as computers or robots for handling different processes and machineries in an industry to replace a human being.
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