ROBOTICS
Robots are able to copy the movements and actions human beings when they perform certain tasks, but to become more useful to us, robots are now being taught to think for themselves and to react to situations as human would. Work is being carried out so that robots, using artificial intelligence, can think analytically.
Robots can be categorised into two different types: fixed and mobile. Some are fixed to single point in the factory and the work that needs to be done is brought to them. This type of robot is usually called a robot arm because, like our arm, it is fixed at one end and yet has a large degree of movement available.
Robots are used in production lines because they:
Robots can be categorised into two different types: fixed and mobile. Some are fixed to single point in the factory and the work that needs to be done is brought to them. This type of robot is usually called a robot arm because, like our arm, it is fixed at one end and yet has a large degree of movement available.
Robots are used in production lines because they:
- produce more consistent results than human workers
- are more precise than a human being
- can work continuously without a break
- do not require heat or light
- do not need to be paid, altho they do cost a lot to buy in the first place
- can work in areas or with materials that would be dangerous for human being.
A production line is used to create an end product from raw materials or other components. Computers can be used to control the flow of material along the whole production line.
Artificial intelligence can also use a form of robots to help to clean up the environment and reduce pollution effects from air or water. Very advanced software programs are needed to run these machines because they need to be able distinguish the difference between biological organisms and something that could be a pollutant, such as any form of hazardous waste.
Many factories burn fuel of some sort. This means that byproducts are released such as carbon dioxide or other gases. Artificial intelligence programs can capture the different patterns that these gases make during combustion; the manufacturing could be modified to cut down on pollution.