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    TYPES OF AUTOMATION
                     Automation  can be implemented  using software, robotics,  artificial  intelligence  (AI),  and

                     mechanical systems. Different types of automation cater to various needs, from manufacturing
                     and business operations to smart homes and AI-driven processes.

                                                        Flexible             Robotic Process
                                                      Automation               Automation
                                                                                  (RPA)

                                                 Intelligent
                                                Automation                            Fixed
                                                    (IA)                            Automation

                                                               Programmable
                                                                Automation

                     There are different types of automation based on how they are used. Some of those are given below:

                     Fixed Automation

                     These machines are designed to handle a high volume of work involving repetitive tasks, and are
                     dedicated to performing a single task that is not easily altered. This is also known as hard automation.
                     For example, Assembly line machines that manufacture the same type of bottle cap throughout

                     the day. These machines operate at a very high speed, yet they offer low flexibility.

                     Programmable Automation

                     This type of automation is used in manufacturing and production systems where equipment can
                     be reprogrammed to handle different tasks. It is especially useful in scenarios where product
                     designs change occasionally or when small batches of different products need to be produced

                     using the same machinery.
                     For example, an assembly line in a car factory may be programmed today to install car engines,
                     and tomorrow, after reprogramming, it could be used to install car dashboards.

                     Flexible Automation

                     These machines are used in environments where production changes frequently, and operations
                     are carried out in small batches without needing to stop the machine. They are also referred to
                     as soft automation.

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