Imagine having to solve complex mathematical problems manually. It’s possible but not all that easy.
To make life a little easier, calculators were invented. They proved to be accurate, easy and time-saving. However, these conventional calculators need human input.
Now this is partial automation. So does a calculator qualify to fall under the RTA framework? Well, no. Robotic process automation on the other hand would be completely automating the working of a calculator where it requires zero human interaction.
Now let’s compare traditional automation with RPA. Consider an invoice processing software. Now this software will automatically generate these invoices in a strategic manner. However, the processing requires human interaction.
On the other hand, to ensure complete end-to-end ordination, RPA plays the key role. RPA is an approach that allows one to automate the manual interactions in a known process.
Traditional automation involves RPA on the other hand mimics the actions of a user at the user interface level. These actions could be mouse clicks or keystrokes.
Since the developer directly interacts with the software, he must have a clear understanding of the target system in case of automation. But that’s not the case in RPA. As long as the bot can exactly follow the steps, the developer need not worry about the underlying complexities.
So let’s understand morre of what RPA is.
RPA is essentially the use of software with AI and machine learning capabilities.
Now these softwares handle high volume repeated tasks that previously required humans to perform. Now RPA approach sticks to the front end only making it easier for its users.
So RPA basically is a configuration that automates repetitive tasks. Some of these tasks could be answering queries, making calculations, maintaining records or even handling transactions.
To give you an example, consider an employee handling invoices in a company. Now his duty would include printing these invoices for audit purposes. Now doing this regularly proves to be strenuous and monotonous.
RPA helps overcome this. It can be used to open the invoice mail from the supplier, extract the invoice and print it for records. All of which requires zero effort from the employee. So consider you have to display a welcome message on a regular basis. Now instead of manually typing it every time, you definitely want to automate it.
For this purpose, we make use of an RPA tool called UiPaths. UiPaths Studio is a tool used to develop RPA bots for specific functions.
What Are some of the common misconceptions about RPA.
RPA is not a humanoid robot. Certain dynamic applications and processes that require human actions cannot be completely automated.
RPA can also not replace humans. It can only be used for known processes. It doesn’t have a brain of its own and cannot perform human-like activities.
And lastly, it cannot replicate human cognitive functions. It definitely lacks logical and does not possess decision-making skills.
Let’s look at some of the key features of RPA.
Most enterprise level RPA monitor and manages automated functions from a central console. Now this console can be accessed from anywhere and offers basic metrics on robots, servers, workflows etc.
RPA requires no integration since everything is in there. Creation of bots. RPA tools enable the rapid creation of bots by capturing mouse clicks and keystrokes.
Employees with less programming skills can create bots through GUI’s or graphical user interface. Now this feature reduces the amount of hand code writing and improves the rate of delivery.
What Are The Main Benefits Of Using RPA
First up we have security. RPA tools enable the configuration as well as customization of encryption methods. This helps defend against any interruption in the network.
Hosting and deployment.
RPA systems can automatically deploy bots in groups of hundreds. Hence, RPA bots can be installed on desktops and deployed on servers to access data for repetitive tasks.
Finally, we have debugging. Some RPA tools require to stop running to rectify the errors while other tools allow dynamic interaction while debugging. This dynamic approach allows to develop on the go and to resolve issues in a runtime environment without changing the process.
Now let’s look at some of the benefits of RPA.
Reduces cost
RPA is a cost-effective solution as it automates mundane, repetitive tasks with greater accuracy and speed . One of the most important advantages of RPA is the quick reduction by automating tasks, the cost saving of almost 30% can be achieved.
Software robots also cost way less than a full-time employee. Reduces operational risk. Various companies generally prefer to outsource busy work to external parties.
However this comes with an inherent risk of human errors and inefficiency. RPA offers a better solution and since the work stays in-house, there is less operational risk.
Quality and accuracy.
RPA offers services to processes with high probability of human errors thereby increasing accuracy.
Robots are reliable and consistent and don’t complain when expected to work tirelessly.
Scalability.
With the help of RPA, companies can make adjustments based on seasonality and can easily scale up or down operations as needed.
Let’s learn about the types of RPA.
First up, we have unattended or autonomous RPA. Now these are ideally used for reducing work like completing data processing tasks in the background. These bots can be generally launched at specific intervals or they can be bot initiated or they can be initiated when there’s a data input.
Next up, we have attended RPA. These bots live on the user’s machines and are triggered by the user. So some sort of human interaction is required.
They’re usually launched when they’re embedded on the employee’s device, or they can be ordered and based on conditions, or they can be initiated with the help of an RPA client tool.
Thirdly, we have hybrid RPA. As the name suggests, it’s a combination of attended and unattended RPA. These bots address front and back office tasks in the enterprise.
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