Advantages:
- In many situations robots can increase productivity, efficiency, quality and consistency of products: Unlike humans, robots don’t get bored.
- Robots can work in environments which are unsafe for humans – in the nuclear or chemical industries for example.
- Robots don’t have the same environmental requirements that humans do – such as lighting, air conditioning or noise protection.
- Robots have some sensors/actuators which are more capable than humans.
Disadvantages:
- The use of robots can create economic problems if they replace human jobs
- Robots can only do what they are told to do – they can’t improvise
- This means that safety procedures are needed to protect humans and other robots