New and emerging technologies
I can use specific examples to explain the impact of new and emerging technologies on the manufacture of products.
New and emerging technologies
I can use specific examples to explain the impact of new and emerging technologies on the manufacture of products.
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Key learning points
- New and emerging technologies, such as automation have impacted on industrial manufacturing processes.
- New and emerging technologies have impacted on business and enterprise methods.
- AI, drones and biometrics are specific examples of new and emerging technologies.
Keywords
Obsolete - no longer used or useful
Automation - use of technology to perform tasks
Human error - mistakes made by humans
Biometrics - uses unique body features, like fingerprints, for identification
Common misconception
New and emerging technologies have only positive impacts.
New and emerging technologies can make some products obsolete. It can also mean that many workers with limited skills lose their jobs to robots. These workers may find it difficult, or may not want to, retrain.
To help you plan your year 11 design and technology lesson on: New and emerging technologies, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
can make intricate 3D parts
can increase the speed of manufacture
a specific skill set is required to operate it
a specific skill set is required to design the product to send to it
can make lots of varied prototypes
Exit quiz
5 Questions
finger print recognition
voice recognition technology
search and rescue in natural disasters
delivering blood samples to labs
chatbot
voice assist
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