Automated Systems

• Automated Systems: a combination of software and hardware designed to function without human intervention
• Process of Automated Systems

  • Sensors take inputs, and they are sent to the microprocessor. The data is usually analogue => need to go through Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
  • The microprocessor processes the data and makes the necessary decisions based on its program
  • The actions are then executed by the actuators
• Advantages Automated Systems:

  • Faster and safer
  • Any changes can be identified quickly
  • Less expensive in the long run
  • Higher productivity and efficiency
• Disadvantages Automated Systems:

  • Expensive to set up and maintain
  • Any computerised systems are prone to attacks
  • Over-reliance on automated systems may cause humans to lose skills
• AUTOMATED SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS INDUSTRY:

  • Advantages:
  • Reduced labour costs
  • Increased production rate
  • Improved efficiency and accuracy
  • Disadvantages:
  • High initial investment
  • Limited flexibility to changes in production processes
  • Maintenance costs can be high
• AUTOMATED SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS TRANSPORT:

  • Advantages:
  • Improved safety and reliability
  • Reduced labour costs
  • Improved fuel efficiency
  • Disadvantages:
  • High initial investment
  • May not be suitable for all types of transportation
  • Maintenance costs can be high
• AUTOMATED SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS AGRICULTURE:

  • Advantages:
  • Increased efficiency in planting and harvesting crops
  • Improved crop yield and quality
  • Reduced labour costs
  • Disadvantages:
  • High initial investment
  • May not be suitable for all types of crops or terrain
  • Maintenance costs can be high
• AUTOMATED SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS WEATHER:

  • Advantages:
  • Improved accuracy in weather prediction
  • Ability to issue warnings in a timelymanner
  • Ability to collect large amounts of data quickly
  • Disadvantages:
  • 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
• AUTOMATED SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS GAMING:

  • Advantages:
  • Improved speed and efficiency in game development
  • Ability to create complex and interactive games
  • Reduced labour costs
  • Disadvantages:
  • 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
• AUTOMATED SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS LIGHTING:

  • Advantages:
  • Improved energy efficiency
  • Ability to program lighting to suit different needs
  • Reduced labour costs
  • Disadvantages:
  • High initial investment
  • May not be suitable for all types of lighting needs
  • Maintenance costs can be high
• AUTOMATED SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS SCIENCE:

  • Advantages:
  • Improved speed and accuracy in data collection and analysis
  • Ability to carry out complex experiments
  • Reduced labour costs
  • Disadvantages
  • High initial investment collection and analysis
  • May not be suitable for all types of experiments
  • May require significant technical expertise