Automation in manufacturing refers to using technology and machines to perform specific tasks without the need for humans to intervene. The goal of automation is to increase efficiency, productivity, and accuracy in the production process, reducing manual labour and minimizing the risk of human error. Automation is most frequently used to automate repetitive or dangerous tasks, which frees up human labour to focus on more highly skilled tasks, thus allowing for a more efficient and cost effective manufacturing process. According to the International Federation of Robotics, there are around 3.5 million industrial robots in operation around the globe.
With the increase in automation it is imperative for machines to be monitored to make sure the efficiency and productivity gains are being realized. Current methods of monitoring machines especially the complex human-machine interactions fail to properly identify the key components of production downtime. i-5O clients use computer vision for a better approach for monitoring machine metrics to provide more granular insights into machine productivity as well as the complex interactions between humans and machines.
