ROBOTIC
AUTOMATIO
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INTRODUCTION
Robotic automation refers to the use of robots or
automated systems to perform tasks traditionally
carried out by humans.
It involves the application of technology to
automate processes, increase efficiency, and reduce
human intervention in repetitive or dangerous tasks.
Industrial Robotics: Robots are extensively used in
manufacturing and assembly lines to handle tasks such as
welding, painting, packaging, and material handling.
ROBOTIC They can operate 24/7 with consistent precision and speed,
contributing to increased productivity and reduced errors.
AUTOMATI
ON Process Automation: Beyond physical tasks, robotic automation
also encompasses software automation.
This involves using software bots or scripts to automate repetitive
tasks in software applications, data entry, or customer service
operations.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a rapidly growing field in
business process automation.
Industrial Robotics
TYPES OF
ROBOTIC
AUTOMATI
ON Software
Automation
INDUSTRIAL
ROBOTICS
"Industrial robots are
programmable machines designed
to execute tasks traditionally
performed by humans in industrial
settings."
RPA
Robotic Process Automation (RPA), also
known as software robotics, uses intelligent
automation technologies to perform
repetitive office tasks of human workers,
such as extracting data, filling in forms,
moving files and more.
WORKING OF RPA
RPA software tools must include the following core capabilities:
Low-code capabilities to build automation scripts
Integration with enterprise applications
Instrumentation and administration including configuration, monitoring
and security
• RPA can access information through legacy systems, integrating well with other
applications through front-end integrations.
• This allows the automation platform to behave similarly to a human worker, performing
routine tasks, such as logging in and copying and pasting from one system to another.
• While back-end connections to databases and enterprise web services also assist in
automation, RPA’s real value is in its quick and simple front-end integrations.
BENEFITS OF RPA
•Less coding: RPA does not necessarily require a developer to configure; drag-and-drop
features in user interfaces make it easier to onboard non-technical staff.
•Rapid cost savings: Since RPA reduces the workload of teams, staff can be reallocated
towards other priority work that does require human input, leading to increases in
productivity and ROI.
•Higher customer satisfaction: Since bots and chatbots can work around the clock, they
can reduce wait times for customers, leading to higher rates of customer satisfaction.
•Improved employee morale: By lifting repetitive, high-volume workload off team, RPA
allows people to focus on more thoughtful and strategic decision-making. This shift in work
has a positive effect on employee happiness.
•Better accuracy and compliance: Since RPA can program robots to follow specific
workflows and rules, can reduce human error, particularly around work which requires
accuracy and compliance, like regulatory standards. RPA can also provide an audit trail,
making it easy to monitor progress and resolve issues more quickly.
•Existing systems remain in place: Robotic process automation software does not cause
any disruption to underlying systems because bots work on the presentation layer of
existing applications. So, can implement bots in situations where don’t have an application
programming interface (API) or the resources to develop deep integrations.
CHALLENGES OF RPA
Organizational culture
While RPA will reduce the need for certain job roles, it will also drive growth in new roles to tackle
more complex tasks, enabling employees to focus on higher-level strategy and creative problem-
solving.
Organizations will need to promote a culture of learning and innovation as responsibilities within job
roles shift.
The adaptability of a workforce will be important for successful outcomes in automation and digital
transformation projects. By educating staff and investing in training programs, can prepare teams
for ongoing shifts in priorities.
Diffi culty in scaling
While RPA can perform multiple simultaneous operations, it can prove diffi cult to scale in an
enterprise due to regulatory updates or internal changes.
According to a report, 52% of customers claim they struggle with scaling their RPA program.
A company must have 100 or more active working robots to qualify as an advanced program, but
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