Assignment

NAME : KHALIL UR REHMAN

Roll No# : 2k19/POL/43
DATE : 01/03/2020
Depart : Political Science
Assignment : Robots and Probots
Teacher : Miss Tania Shabir
 What is the difference between robot and Probot ?

A probot is a modified form of personal computer which is made by fitting

some moving parts and wheels to a personal computer while a robot is a
kind of machine in a shape lie a man which can work according to it's
construction for doing different purposes.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Robot?

Advantages

Cost Effectiveness

There will be no lunchbreaks, holidays, sick leave or shift time allocated for
robotic automation. It can be set to work on a repetitive cycle, and as long
as it is maintained correctly, it will continue to do so until programmed
otherwise. This eliminates the risk of RSI occuring.

The increase in production at a lower cost produces obvious benefits for

any manufacturer. The cost of investment can be recovered in a relatively
short space of time and the gains from that point onwards are exponential
to say the least.

Improved Quality Assurance

Few workers enjoy doing repetitive tasks and after a certain period of time
concentration levels will naturally decline. This leads to costly errors for the
business and sometimes serious injury to the member of staff.

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 Robotic automation eliminates these risks by accurately producing and
checking items meet the required standard without fail. With more product
going out the door manufactured to a higher standard, this creates a
number of new business possibilities for companies to expand upon.

DISADVANTAGES

Potential Job Losses

One of the biggest concerns surrounding the introduction of robotic

automation is the impact of jobs for workers. If a robot can perform at a
faster, more consistent rate, then the fear is that humans may not be
needed at all. While these worries are understandable, they are not really
accurate.

The same was said during the early years of the industrial revolution, and
as history has showed us, humans continued to play an essential role.
Amazon are a great example of this. The employment rate has grown
rapidly during a period where they have gone from using around 1,000
robots to over 45,000.

Initial Investment Costs

This is typically the biggest obstacle that will decide whether or not a
company will invest in robotic automation, or wait until a later stage. A
comprehensive business case must be built when considering the
implementation of this technology. The returns can be substantial and quite
often occur within a short space of time. However, the cash flow must be
sustainable in the meantime and the stability of the company is by no
means worth the risk if the returns are only marginal.

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 Hiring Skilled Staff

Over the past decade manufacturers have found it harder to source skilled
staff members to fill the specialized roles in their factories. The introduction
of automation adds another layer to that conundrum as the robots require
programming and a knowledge of how to operate them. In reality, this
opens up further opportunities for existing employees to be trained and
expand their own skill set. An automation company can assist with the
initial installation and set-up process, and with the right expertise staff can
learn and adapt to manage the robots in the long term.