What Is an Automated System?

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Automated systems eliminate the need for human interference in order to complete a task. Several industries use automated systems to increase production and reduce costs. A common example is an ATM, which can process banking transactions without a teller.

Automated systems have been incorporated into production lines and machines for years. The main purpose of an automated system is to help speed up a process. Tasks that are time-consuming or inconvenient are often incorporated into systems. Some manufacturing companies will work to develop automated systems that can handle jobs that would be difficult for a human to do.

Automated systems can be used to handle a wide range of tasks. Systems have key components that allow them to function properly including a control system, a way to interpret and distribute data and a human interface. Programmable logic allows the system to process data and control it.

In the computer industry, there are many tasks that do not require constant human attention. Software can be used to complete a number of different tasks and automatically post the results. Bots can be programmed to click objects on the screen, send messages at preset times or interact on social networks using artificial intelligence.

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