MOOC - Robotic Engineer
New Technologies
This unit enables provides learners with an understanding of decision-making in relation to the automation of processes.
Innovation in Automation:
This element enables learners to understand the considerations that influence the decision whether or not to automate a process.
ROBENG.U5.E1.PC1
State the technical and financial factors that determine the effectiveness of automation
ROBENG.U5.E1.PC2
Describe the financial factors that may be used to guide the decision to introduce an automated process such as:
- capital cost
- improvements to the
manufacturing process
- energy usage
- maintenance costs.
ROBENG.U5.E1.PC3
Examine a production process and evaluate if automation is appropriate.