Question

how are robots most likely to affect manufacturing in the near future? (select all that apply.) reduce the number of assembly jobs increase precision and efficiency operate sophisticated or computerized equipment such as lasers or scanners replace human technicians in clean rooms

Explanation:

Robots are automated machines that can perform tasks with high precision and efficiency. In manufacturing, they can take over repetitive and labor - intensive assembly jobs, reducing the need for human assembly workers. Their programmed movements ensure consistent precision, and they can operate continuously without fatigue, increasing overall manufacturing efficiency. Also, in clean rooms (which are environments with a very low level of environmental pollutants like dust, airborne microbes, etc., often used in electronics or pharmaceutical manufacturing), robots can replace human technicians as they do not shed skin cells or introduce other contaminants. However, operating sophisticated or computerized equipment such as lasers or scanners is more of a task that requires human - like decision - making and adaptability in the near future. Robots are not yet as versatile as humans in handling all aspects of operating such equipment which may require on - the - spot problem - solving and fine - tuned adjustments based on complex visual or sensory inputs.

Answer:

reduce the number of assembly jobs, increase precision and efficiency, replace human technicians in clean rooms