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AUTOMATIC VS SMART MACHINES

Machines are designed to help you complete tasks more easily, but not all machines
work in the same way. Some machines follow simple, fixed instructions, while others

are smarter and can learn from their experiences.

Machines are divided into two types: automatic machines and smart machines.

 Automatic Machines: These are machines that follow a
set of fixed instructions to perform a task. For example, an

automatic washing machine knows exactly how to wash
clothes based on a pre-set program. Once you start the
machine, it follows a fixed routine without changing

anything.

 Smart Machines: Smart machines are more like AI
machines. They can change their behaviour based on
what they learn. For example, a smart vacuum cleaner

can learn the layout of your home and choose the best
way to clean each room. It doesn't just follow a fixed set

of instructions and instead thinks and makes decisions
based on the environment around it.

Difference between Automatic and Smart Machines

Automatic Machines Smart Machines
Follow a fixed set of instructions. Change their behaviour based on what

they learn.
Do not adapt or change their Learn from experiences and adapt to

behaviour. improve performance.
Repeat the same task in the same way Adjust actions based on experience or

every time. environment.
Less flexible and stick to preset Make decisions based on surroundings

instructions. or data collected.
Example: Microwave oven Example: Robot vacuum (Roomba)

This ability to learn and adapt makes smart machines much more flexible and
efficient than automatic machines.

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