The emergence of drone technology has equipped emergency management organizations with robust capabilities that will enable them to cater more closely to the society. It has helped them to enhance their crisis management strategies and facilitate the optimization of resources. Although drones have received mixed reviews, especially in terms of privacy, their benefits during emergencies are unquestionable.
Drones can access environments that are difficult for relief workers, thus assisting in recovery efforts. Its benefits range from limited to escalated disasters, including floods, earthquakes, nuclear accidents, forest fires, and so on. Drones can be used for early detection, especially in the case of chemical accidents, where it is difficult for humans to carry out relief actions.
Nuclear and chemical accidents often lead to the release of toxic substances into the atmosphere. Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive events lead to unsafe conditions for human beings. Evens In such circumstances, drones can assist in undertaking swift and effective countermeasures.
During earthquakes, drones can be deployed to monitor the extent of damage and prioritize the areas. They can be equipped with robust sensors to measure radiation, thus enabling the agencies to minimize fallout exposure for the relief workers. The drones can be used to assess the structural damage, especially buildings on the verge of collapsing. They are also useful in hard to reach areas such as tunnels and bridges.
With the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and remote communication, automation is gaining stature in the manufacturing space. The usage of both AI and remote communication is slated to rise dramatically in the forthcoming years.
In general, automation can be defined as taking rote tasks and designing a system that entirely performs the tasks automatically.
For example, the automation process is efficiently used in pharmaceutical manufacturing units where an automated system is used to dispense a given amount of powdered chemical. This enables numerous benefits that include mechanical precision and consistency, provides better safety, and decreased operating expenses.
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