iGCSE Computer Science
  • Introduction
  • Past Papers
    • Set of 2019
    • Set of 2021
  • Pre-Exam Notes
    • Paper 1
    • Paper 2
  • Data Representation
    • 1.1 Number Systems
    • 1.2 Text, Sound & Images
    • 1.3 Data Storage & File Compression
  • Data Transmission
    • 2.1 Types & Methods of Data Transmission
    • 2.2 Methods of Error Detection
    • 2.3 Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption
  • Hardware
    • 3.1 Computer Architecture
    • 3.2 Input & Output Devices
    • 3.3 Data Storage
    • 3.4 Network Hardware
  • Software
    • 4.1 Types of Software & Interrupts
    • 4.2 Types of Programming Languages, Translators & IDEs
  • The Internet & Its Uses
    • 5.1 The Internet & The World Wide Web
    • 5.2 Digital Currency
    • 5.3 Cyber Security
  • Automated & Emerging Technologies
    • 6.1 Automated Systems
    • 6.2 Robotics
    • 6.3 Artificial Intelligence
  • Databases (P2)
    • 9.1 Databases
  • Boolean Logic (P2)
    • 10.1 Logic Gates
  • Miscellaneous (P2)
    • Flowchart Symbols
    • Standard Methods of Solution
    • Validation & Verification
    • Identifying Errors
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  1. Automated & Emerging Technologies

6.1 Automated Systems

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Automated Systems

They use sensors, microprocessors, and actuators to work.

  • Sensors detect changes in the environment and convert them into electrical signals

  • Microprocessors analyse the signals from the sensors and make decisions based on logic

  • Actuators receive signals from the microprocessor and perform actions accordingly

Scenarios

Scenario
Advantages
Disadvantages

Industry

Reduced labour costs Improved efficiency Increased production rate

High initial investment Limited flexibility High maintenance costs

Transport

Improved safety & reliability Reduced labour costs Improved fuel efficiency

High initial investment Not suitable for all types High maintenance costs

Agriculture

Increased yield Increased efficiency Reduced labour costs

High initial investment Not suitable for all types High maintenance costs

Exam Questions

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