Behavioural cloning is a term used in the fields of artificial intelligence, automation and industry and Factory 4.0. It involves using digital technologies to imitate the behaviour of people, machines or systems so precisely that the copy acts almost identically to the original.
Behavioural cloning involves collecting and evaluating data on actions, decisions and processes. With the help of this information, software or robots can learn to recognise and imitate typical behavioural patterns. The aim is to speed up work processes, ensure consistent quality or increase safety.
A simple example: In a modern factory, a robot arm can "learn" the behaviour of an experienced employee when sorting components. By observing and copying the actions, the robot knows how to sort components efficiently and without errors. In this way, the knowledge of experienced employees can be passed on digitally.
Behavioural cloning plays an important role in automation and makes it easier for companies to optimise processes and secure expertise in the long term without having to start from scratch every time.















