Level of Automation

The Level of Automation (LoA) refers to the degree to which a system or process can operate independently without human intervention. It ranges from fully manual operations, where humans control everything, to fully automated systems, where machines perform tasks on their own. Intermediate levels involve varying degrees of human assistance or oversight. Understanding LoA helps in evaluating how much control and responsibility humans retain in processes, such as driving cars, operating factories, or managing data, impacting efficiency, safety, and decision-making in various fields.