Robots in Industry

Synopsis

Robots in industry are often thought of as a substitute for men, rather than as a valuable aid to them. Stresses the point that robots are content to work in surroundings that men are increasingly unwilling to accept, such as paint spraying, heavy lifting, monotonous jobs. Five firms who are now using robots are featured and management, engineers, workers and a trade unionist give their views on how robots help their firms increase production and how they enable industry to adapt and survive in a changing environment.*

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 30 min. Videocassette. Beta SP. col. 30 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1981

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Notes

For information on availability, contact: Film Images, www.film-images.com.

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

cybernetics; industrial robots

Credits

Producer

Adam Singer; Howard Kennett

Writer

Eddie Newstead

Cast

Robert Powell

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Copro

Sponsor

Name

Central Office of Information

Phone

020 7928 2345

Fax

020 7928 5037

Address

Hercules Road
LONDON
SE1 7DU

Notes

Contact: Vince Sannessee

Distributor

Name

CFL Vision