Ch 6 Automated and emerging technologies

Question 1

automated system

Answer 1

A combination of hardware and software ddesigned and programmed to work automatically without the need for human intervention.

Question 2

Advantages of Industrial Automated systems

Answer 2

-Much faster than a human operator
-Much safer
- the process is More likely to run under optimum conditions
-in the long run it is less expensive

Question 3

Disadvantages of Industrial Automated systems

Answer 3

-expensive to set up in the first place
-subjected to cyber attacks
-need enhanced maintenance

Question 4

Advantages of Transport(Self-parks cars)

Answer 4

-avoids traffic disruption in cities
-cars can fit into smaller spaces
-fewer dents and scratches leading to reduced insurance claims
-very consistent results

Question 5

Disadvantages of Transport(Self-driving cars)

Answer 5

-over-reliance can lead to loss of skill
-faulty/dirrty sensors/cameras can lead top false data/images which can lead to a malfunction
-expensive option which saves no money
-requires additional maintenance

Question 6

Advantages in Agriculture

Answer 6

-Reduced labour costs
-better and more efficient control of the irrigation process
-faster response than ahuman
-safer

Question 7

Disadvantages in Agriculture

Answer 7

-expensive to set up initially
-very high maintenance costs
-=increased need to maintain the water channels as an automated system wouldnt pick up any collapses

Question 8

Advantages in Weather

Answer 8

-improved accuracy in weather predictions
Ability to issue warnings in a timely manner
Ability to collect large amounts of data quickly

Question 9

Disadvantages in weather

Answer 9

May be affected by external factors like interference or equipment failure
May not be 100% accurate all the time
May require continuous monitoring

Question 10

Advantages in Lighting

Answer 10

-possivle to control light sources automatically
-reduced energy consumption
-longer bulb life
-possibloe to program new light displays

Question 11

Disadvantages in lighting

Answer 11

-expensive to set up in the first place
-require more maintence for consistent results

Question 12

Advantages in Science

Answer 12

-more consistent results
-much safer
-faster results
-fewer highly trained staff needed

Question 13

Disadvantages in science

Answer 13

-less flexible than when using human techniques
-security risk from data being shared globlally
-equipment can be expensive intially

Question 14

Gaming advantgaes

Answer 14

Improved speed and efficiency in game development
Ability to create complex and interactive games
Reduced labour costs

Question 15

Gaming disadvantgaes

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Isaac Asimov’s three laws of robotics

Answer 16

-A robot may not injure a mhumna through action or inaction
-a robot must obey orders given by humans, unless it comes into conflict with law 1
-a robot must protect itself unless this conflicts with law 1

Question 17

Characteristics of a robot

Answer 17

-Ability to sense their surrounds(sensors)
-Have a degree of movement
-Programmable