Robotics and PLC's

A student working on robotics in a lab

Robotics and PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers) are the heart of modern automation.  PLC's allow for the automation of complex production systems on a factory scale. They are used to control conveyers, assembly cells, manufacturing cells, etc.  Robots are often used to complete repetitive, or  dangerous tasks at a faster and more efficient rate then possible by a human.