Autonomous systems are particularly at home in the fields of automation, artificial intelligence and Industry and Factory 4.0. The term refers to technical systems that can perform tasks independently without human intervention. They make decisions based on data, sensors and predefined rules.
A typical example of an autonomous system is a self-driving car on a factory floor. It recognises obstacles, plans the best route and drives safely from A to B without a human having to steer. Such systems often use artificial intelligence to "understand" what is happening in their environment and react accordingly.
For companies, this means that autonomous systems can make work processes more efficient, faster and error-free. They are used wherever processes can be repeated and automated, for example in production, logistics or transport.
Autonomous systems are changing the world of work and are a central component of the digital transformation. Decision-makers should utilise the opportunities to remain competitive while keeping an eye on the challenges surrounding safety and control.
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