Impact of New and Emerging Technologies

What is the main goal of companies using new technologies in manufacturing?

• To increase product prices

• To reduce product quality

• To hire more employees

• To save money and improve products

What is automation in the context of manufacturing?

• Using only renewable energy sources

• Using human labor for all tasks

• Using automatic equipment to perform tasks

• Using animals to assist in production

What is a key difference between robotics and automation?

• Robotics uses AI to improve performance

• Automation is only used in agriculture

• Automation is more expensive than robotics

• Robotics requires more human intervention

What is the benefit of using automated machines in factories?

• More manual labor required

• Higher setup costs

• Improved production time

• Increased waste production

What is the role of AI in robotics?

• To make machines heavier

• To increase the cost of production

• To collect information and improve procedures

• To replace all human workers

What is a modular building?

• A building that uses only solar power

• A building that cannot be moved

• A building made of smaller, prebuilt parts

• A building made of glass

What is the impact of smart technology on buildings?

• It makes buildings more expensive

• It improves efficiency and uses renewable energy

• It increases the need for manual labor

• It reduces the lifespan of buildings

What is renewable energy?

• Energy generated using natural resources that won't run out

• Energy from non-renewable resources

• Energy that is always expensive

• Energy that will eventually run out

What was a major change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Transition from handmade to machine-made goods

• Decrease in the use of coal power

• Transition from machine-made to handmade goods

• Increased use of animal labor

Why are robots popular in manufacturing?

• They can handle harmful materials

• They are easy to program

• They are very cheap

• They require no maintenance