Industrial automation is the use of robotic devices to complete manufacturing tasks quickly and efficiently in place of human workers. It allows companies to save money on benefits and handle repetitive tasks that humans find undesirable. Automation aims to increase productivity, quality, and safety while reducing costs. There are different types of automation based on their flexibility and the variety and quantity of products they can handle. Companies implement various automation strategies like specializing operations and integrating processes to improve flexibility, material handling, inspection, and plant control.