Understanding Industrial Automation and Robotics

1. Understanding Industrial Automation and Robotics Industrial automation and roboticsinvolve the use of computers, information technology, control systems, etc. to accomplish industrial processes and to handle machinery. Automation has several benefits, including better efficiency and productivity, higher speeds, better quality, improved performance, and much more. Difference between Automation and Robotics While industrial automation and robotics go hand in hand, they are not the same. Automation refers to the implementation of self-operating machinery, software, and other technology for performing tasks that are usually done by humans. Automation can be done for physical as well as virtual tasks, and so, can be categorised as industrial automation and software automation, respectively. Robotics on the other hand is a subset of industrial automation, which is the area of engineering that utilises various disciplines to build, deploy, and manage programmable machines (robots) to interact with the physical world and perform tasks. Advantages of Industrial Automation Whether with robots or without, industrial automation offers a number of benefits: Reduced operating costs

2. Improved productivity Enhanced efficiency Improved quality Flexibility Improved data collection and accuracy Robotics also comes with its own set of benefits, including: Improved workplace safety as robots can be used to perform dangerous tasks Better quality and consistency in production Maximised productivity Reduced costs for direct labour A leader in the manufacturing and sales of electrical and electronic products, Mitsubishi Electric India offers a range of tailor-made industrial automation solutions that are designed to suit various applications.