Automation Technologies

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What is the main purpose of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

To automate tasks and make better decisions (correct)

To connect devices solely for entertainment

To collect data from various devices

To increase workload and reduce free time

What is a key benefit of cloud computing?

Requiring firms to own their own IT infrastructure

Increasing upfront costs and complexity for companies

Allowing firms to avoid upfront costs and complexity (correct)

Limiting the range of services available

What is the primary function of augmented reality (AR)?

To replace the user's visual experience with digital information

To provide only visual elements and sound

To integrate digital information with the user's environment in real-time (correct)

To isolate digital and real-world components

What is an example of a device that can be part of the IoT?

A fitness tracker that counts steps and shares data Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using cloud-computing services?

Faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of Augmented Reality software?

To add overlaid information to an environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an Augmented Reality application?

Google Glass Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Augmented Reality in Interior Decoration Apps?

To add virtual furniture to a room Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of automating a task or function?

Automation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a technology that enhances the real world with virtual information?

Augmented Reality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of automation in various industries?

To minimize labor or substitute humans in repetitive tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) primarily used for?

To connect devices through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or phone networks Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a device to be part of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

A sensor to collect data and communication capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of humans in automated manufacturing processes?

To define the processes and supervise them Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of automation in industries?

To improve the efficiency, reliability, and/or speed of tasks Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Automation

Automation: creation and application of technologies to produce and deliver goods and services with minimal human intervention.
Improves efficiency, reliability, and speed of tasks previously performed by humans.
Used in areas such as manufacturing, transport, utilities, defense, facilities, operations, and information technology.
Minimizes labor or substitutes humans in menial or repetitive tasks.
Example: robotic assembly lines in manufacturing plants.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Connects devices, not people, to access data from millions of sources.
Devices need a sensor to collect data and communicate through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or phone networks.
Not every smart device is part of IoT (e.g., Bluetooth speaker, fitness tracker).
Logic behind IoT: more data means better decisions, leading to increased connectivity and automation.
Examples: smart devices that monitor sleeping patterns and turn on coffee makers, locks activated from phones.

Cloud Computing

Delivery of computing services over the Internet ("the cloud") for faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.
Companies can rent access to computing infrastructure and services from cloud providers instead of owning their own.
Benefits: avoids upfront costs and complexity, and pays only for what is used.
Covers a range of services, including storage, networking, processing power, and standard office applications.
Examples: Canvas, Dropbox, Google Calendar, Maropost, Hubspot, Canva.

Augmented Reality (AR)

Integration of digital information with the user's environment in real-time.
Overlays digital information on top of the real world to alter user's perception.
Used for decision-making, entertainment, and other purposes.
Delivers visual, sound, and other sensory information through devices like smartphones or glasses.
Examples: Snapchat, Google ARCore, Pokémon Go, Interior Decoration Apps, Google Glass, Google Street View, Zoom Filters.

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Learn about automation, its application, and benefits in various areas such as manufacturing, transportation, and services. Discover how automation improves efficiency, reliability, and speed.