What is the relationship between industrial computer and PLC!

Industrial computers and PLCs are two common key equipment in the field of industrial automation. An industrial computer is a device based on a general-purpose computer architecture, typically running a standard operating system (such as Windows or Linux), with powerful processing power and flexible software programming capabilities. PLC is a hardware device specifically designed for controlling machines and production processes. It uses a dedicated real-time operating system and controls input and output devices through programming languages.