Automation World

This is the first reference book on intelligent automation (IA). Also called hyperautomation, it is one of the most recent trends in the field of artificial intelligence. IA is a cutting-edge combination of methods and technologies involving people, organizations, machine learning, low-code platforms, robotic process automation (RPA), and more. This book is for everyone - whether you are an experienced practitioner, new to the topic, or simply interested in what the future holds for enterprises, work, life, and society as a whole.

Test automation is a fantastic field of engineering. Unfortunately, most test automation efforts fail soon after being initiated. From the many promises of ease of automation to oversimplified vendor demonstrations, it's easy to spend significant time and cost pursuing test automation with little to show in the end. If only there was a way to avoid the pitfalls encountered when embarking upon test automation? Greg Paskal shares his best insights learned as a successful test automation engineer.

Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award for Current Events & Public Affairs Longlisted for the Non-Obvious Book Award 2025 A Next Big Idea Book Club March 2025 Must-Read An urgent and illuminating perspective that offers a window into how the most pernicious aspects of the venture...

Digital transformation of the business landscape is well underway, and businesses are being reshaped faster than ever before. Agility and adaptability are now critical components of these businesses' survival. But building these traits requires a holistic approach with an unrelenting focus on automation. How does one go about developing that focus? Vijay Tella, Scott Brinker, and Massimo Pezzini deliver a guide to implementing automation in the real world, avoiding jargon and vague bromides in favor of concrete examples.

From the Industrial Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence, The Technology Trap takes a sweeping look at the history of technological progress and how it has radically shifted the distribution of economic and political power among society’s members.

We’re running out of time. Fossil fuels are choking the planet and renewable energy isn’t cutting it. The solution has been hiding in plain sight all along. Nuclear. When most people hear that word, they go to a very bad place: bombs, Chernobyl, hazmat suits, radioactive fallout… the stuff...

Mastering AI Humanoid Robotics: Driving Generative AI and ChatGPT for Real-World Humanoid Applications is an essential listen for innovators, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the rapidly evolving field of humanoid robotics. This book offers an in-depth exploration of how Generative AI, including ChatGPT, is transforming humanoid robots from science fiction into real-world solutions for industries like healthcare, education, and manufacturing.

This book changes that. Real-World AI for Beginners (2 in 1) is your clear, practical roadmap to using ChatGPT, automation, and creative tools right now without coding, without confusion, and without wasting months trying to figure it out.

Take a look at the vehicle sitting in your driveway. It may be the last one you ever own. With an estimated 33 million fully autonomous cars and taxis projected to hit the road by 2040, an automotive renaissance is soon to be upon us. Personal car ownership currently costs the average sedan owner $9,000 annually. But car ownership may soon be a thing of the past.