Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a software technology that uses software robots, or 'bots,' to automate repetitive, rules-based tasks typically performed by humans in various business processes.
RPA addresses inefficiencies in manual processes by automating them, reducing errors, and freeing up human workers for more complex tasks.
Bots are programmed to mimic human interactions with digital systems, such as clicking buttons and typing text into fields. They can operate on both the front-end (user interface) and back-end of applications, performing actions like data entry, form filling, and report generation.
Manufacturing is not a primary aspect of RPA. Instead, it involves software development and deployment.
The build process includes defining the workflow, selecting appropriate RPA tools, scripting actions, testing bots in a sandbox environment, and deploying them to production systems.
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