As outlined by Encyclopaedia Britannica in “Historical development of automation,” the evolution of automation is closely connected to the development of mechanization, control systems, and technologies designed to perform tasks with less direct human intervention.

Early mechanical innovations eventually gave way to increasingly sophisticated control methods and automated machinery. Advances in computing, electronics, and industrial control have continued this progression, allowing modern manufacturers to coordinate complex equipment and production processes with greater levels of automation.

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