We use them for writing documents, making spreadsheet, organizing activities..

etc

Computer Design Tools

Numerous software packages are available for the design of engineered devices and structures:
-CADCAM (Computer Aided Design Manufacturing) -Circuit Analysis -Structural Analysis -Finite Element Analysis -Others

CADCAM (Computer Aided Design Manufacturing)

Circuit Analysis

Structural Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

These all serve to allow engineers to work more efficiently and to help take away tedious aspects of engineers work.

However, the use of this type of software also leads to ethical issues.

Who is responsible when a flaw in software used to design a bridge leads to the failure of the bridge????

The engineer who designed the bridge

The company that designed and sold the defective software

What can engineers do to avoid like these problems???

Engineers must be careful to make sure that the software is appropriate to the problem being worked on. They should be knowledgeable about the limitation of a software package. They must keep up to date on any flaws that have been discovered in the software and ensure that the most recent version of the software is being used. Its important to verify the results of a computergenerated design or analysis.

Integration of Computers into Engineered Systems

Computers have become a component of many engineered systems. For example, modern automobiles contain multiple computers dedicated to specific tasks which allow them to operate more efficiently and safely.

What the disadvantage of computerized systems?? The ability to control aspects of system performance using software removes humans from the control loop. -Many computerized systems malfunction without giving the operator any indication that a problem exists. -The operator is unable to solve any problem because the software design doesnt allow it

The solution:
Its essential when designing systems with embedded computers and software that engineers ensure that software is adequately tested that humans can intervene when necessary

The ability of a computer to make decisions without the intervention of humans.

Autonomous Weapons
Manufacturing processes

are weapons capable of completing a mission with limited or no human intervention.

Require control at frequent intervals

Space flight

For running a spaceship

Conclusion
Its clear that Autonomous Computers can greatly increase productivity and efficiency in many areas. Ultimately there must be some human control in order to prevent disasters