Autonomous systems are primarily found in the fields of automation, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0. The term refers to technical systems that can perform tasks independently without human intervention. They make decisions based on data, sensors, and predefined rules.
A typical example of an autonomous system is a self-driving car on a factory floor. It recognises obstacles, plans the best route and drives safely from A to B without a human having to steer. Such systems often use artificial intelligence to „understand“ what is happening in their environment and react accordingly.
For businesses, this means that autonomous systems can make work processes more efficient, faster, and more error-free. They are used wherever processes are repeatable and automatable, for example in production, logistics, or transport.
Autonomous systems are changing the world of work and are a central building block of digital transformation. Decision-makers should seize the opportunities to remain competitive while also keeping an eye on the challenges surrounding security and control.
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