Computer Technology: Increasing Automation in the Nations's Industries

<Tab/>Since the early days of the market industry, man has always sought ways to minimize overhead while increasing productivity. Before the automated loom was invented, clothing as a marketable industry was virtually non existent. The punch card operated loom was invented in the 1700's, and right away made the job of a weaver a hundred times easier. Before the assembly line, manufacturing cars was the job of a skilled professional. …

…The technological advances in the computer industry paved the way for a new type of industrial automation. Instead of having a mechanically controlled machine working repetitive tasks, (i.e. an assembly line), you now have machines capable of recognizing commands from your voice. This was all developed as a program to create and utilize A.I. - Artificial Intelligence. > -Full credit for this essay must go to Y. Hirschhorn and www.cheathouse.com