12. Disadvantages of Computer Control

Disadvantage :
The software for the control system is specialist and may cost a lot of money to develop
If the computer malfunctions the system will not work
If there is a power cut the system will not work
The computer cannot react to unexpected events as perhaps a person could. It can only respond in the way it has been programmed.
People sometimes want to know that an expert is in control even if a computer could do it as well. e.g. a pilotless commercial aircraft is not likely to be popular although in theory it is possible. Or a robotic surgical procedure.

 

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