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In today's industrial world, the term “automation” refers to the use of computers to control machinery and processes, in place of human operators. Automation is the next step beyond mechanization, which involves using machinery to perform processes, but requires human interaction to make them work. Automation systems and equipment are the machinery and control units that perform automated processes. Automation systems and equipment can be used in both industrial and home applications. Automation systems and equipment used in industry are sometimes called “industrial robotics.” Some of the advantages of using automated systems and equipment are repeatability, tighter quality control, waste reduction, integration with business systems, increased productivity and reduction of labor.
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