Humans vs Robots

This term we have started our new topic 'The History of Computers', in one of our lessons we have been comparing the advantages and disadvantages of using a human to build a car or a robot.

Here are some of our ideas, add any of your own into the comments. 
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Human Advantages

• We can assess if mistakes have been made.
• Humans are able to problem solve if a mistake does happen

Human Disadvantages

• Humans need to be paid which can cost a lot of money
• Illness can cause humans to miss work

Robot Advantages

• Very efficient so tasks are done much quicker
• They don't need playtime breaks and can keep working all through the day

Robot Disadvantages

• They are not able to think for themselves
• Robots can make mistakes and won't be able to realise that