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• Cost savings over time

• Consistent quality

Disadvantages

• High initial costs

• Job loss and unemployment
• Limited adaptability and learning

• Maintenance and technical issues

• Lack of human emotion and judgment

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

AI is like giving robots a smart brain, enabling
them to think, learn, and make decisions on

their own. While regular robots simply follow pre-
programmed instructions, AI-powered robots
can understand their surroundings, learn from

experience, and even solve problems without
direct human involvement. AI allows these

robots to function more independently and
intelligently. In essence, AI enables machines
to simulate human intelligence, which includes reasoning, problem-solving,

language understanding, and learning. This shift from simple task execution to
cognitive understanding is what sets AI apart from traditional computing and

basic robotics.
For example, a basic robot might be programmed

to perform repetitive tasks like moving an arm back
and forth or picking up objects. However, when

AI is integrated, the robot can recognise different
objects, adjust its actions based on changes in the
environment, and even learn new tasks over time.

This transformative technology makes robots more
flexible, efficient, and capable of performing a wide
range of tasks that were previously beyond their

scope.

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