Advantages of Robotics:
In many situations robots can increase productivity, efficiency, quality and consistency of products:
Unlike humans, robots don’t get bored
Until they wear out, they can do the same thing again and again
They can be very accurate – to fractions of an inch (as is needed for example in manufacturing of microelectronics)
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 of Robotics:
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