In this presentation, Arun introduces the topic of Automation and associated trends. His interest area lies embedded systems and logic controllers for designing automation systems.

1. AUTOMATION
A brief presentation by
Arun. S
CSE – III Yr.
SRM University, Kattankulathur

2. WHAT IS AUTOMATION
• In simple words, automation refers to the process of
designing control systems that can work with
reduced or no human intervention.
• One of the best example for automation is the
autopilot mode in aircrafts.

3. COMPONENTS IN AUTOMATION
• Automation looks deceptively easy but has a lot of
components. Some of the most important
components of a general automatic control system
are:
– Power Source
– Sensors
– Programmable Microcontroller
– Microprocessors
– Wires
– Motors and other such electronic device

4. WHERE IS AUTOMATION USED?
• Various industries use complete and partial
automation in their development and delivery of
services. Some examples include:
– Autopilot mode of navigation in aircrafts
– Conveyor belt
– Escalators
– Lifts

5. ADVANTAGES
• Advantages:
– Increased productivity
– Improved quality
– Reduced Human Intervention
– Increased consistency
– Performing tasks beyond human capacity

6. DISADVANTAGES
• Despite the fact that automation can improve
production, certain disadvantages prevail:
– Security threats
– High cost of setup
– Development cost is also high
– Regular maintenance needed due to wear and tear of
machineries.

7. WHY I CHOSE AUTOMATION
• Being a Computer Science Engineer, I have always
been attracted and interested in the logic behind
control systems.
• Automation involves real time iterative programming
skill which, if developed properly, can create
wonders.
• Automation and control system have a great
demand in the industry

8. FUTURE OF AUTOMATION
• Automation is one among the fast-growing fields in
the world of science and technology. It has the
potential to completely remove and replace human
intervention in a control system.
• Though the current usage of Automation in the
industry is low when compared to other
technologies, the future clearly seems to be heading
towards a completely automated world in every field
known to mankind.

9. WHAT I EXPECT FROM THE
INTERNSHIP
• Automation has always been a passion of mine and
hence I expect that I get to work with on real world
problem statements involving automation to
increase my knowledge and at the same time learn
to work in a competitive environment where my
skills can be put to use for the development of the
company.

10. THANK YOU
• Your questions and comments can be addressed to:
aruns1494@gmail.com