570061: MYTHS AND FALLACIES OF AUTOMATION - Technical Paper

Event: Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers

Authors

James R. Bright

Harvard University

Abstract

Content: THIS PAPER discusses the myths and fallacies regarding automation. According to the author, there is no such thing as an “automatic” factory, but merely degrees of automation.
Advantages of automation are discussed in detail, especially in regard to productivity increases and labor displacement.

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Topics: Productivity

Affiliated or Co-Author: Harvard University

Details

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/570061

Pages: 11

Citation: Bright, J., "MYTHS AND FALLACIES OF AUTOMATION," SAE Technical Paper 570061, 1957, https://doi.org/10.4271/570061.

Additional Details

Publisher: SAE International

Published: Jan 1, 1957

Product Code: 570061

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English