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CHAPTER 6 Automated System Notes
6.1 Introduction to Automated Systems
Definition:
An automated system performs tasks automatically with little or no human intervention. It uses
computer control to monitor inputs and control outputs, often using feedback loops to maintain
conditions.
Examples:
● Traffic light control systems
● Automatic washing machines
● Central heating and air conditioning systems
● Industrial robots and production lines
● Greenhouse environmental control