The use of control system, such as computers or robots, and information technology for handling various processes and machineries in an industry to replace a human being is known as industrial automation. It is the next step in the industrialization process after mechanization.

The use of control system, such as computers or robots, and information technology for handling various processes and machineries in an industry to replace a human being is known as industrial automation. It is the next step in the industrialization process after mechanization.