RPA (Robotic Process Automation) uses software robots to automate routine business processes. It aims to improve productivity by automating tasks through software that can interact with applications like a browser and cloud services. RPA is classified into three levels from basic robotic automation to more advanced cognitive automation using machine learning. RPA provides benefits like reduced costs, improved accuracy and quality by replacing human errors. Common processes automated with RPA include data registration, checking, compilation and system linkages. UiPath is a leading RPA platform that provides components and features to build, manage and monitor automated processes across an organization.

1. Introduction to RPA
UiPath (Robotic Process Automation)
What’s RPA

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Business Operation automation by Software Robot
"RPA" = Efforts to automate work by robot
"Virtual Intelligent Labor“(Digital Labor)
By using "artificial intelligence" and "machine learning", we aim mainly to improve
productivity of white-collar business operation.
For example, by simply registering the task processing procedure on the operation
screen, automatic processing is realized by using various applications such as a
browser and a cloud.
Automation at Factory
Industrial
robot arm
Automation at Office
AI
What’s RPA（Robotic Process Automation)

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Class3
Cognitive Automation
Class2
Enhanced Process Automation
Class1
Robotic Process Automation
Based on instructions, It acts after think to some extents.
Unstructured data processing etc.
It carries a function to "process unstructured data and
knowledge" and performs non-routine tasks such as collection
and analysis of unstructured data.
Example) Analysis of logs, sales forecasts taking into
consideration various factors, analytical processing such as Web
recommendation advertisement etc.
It acts as instructed MS-OFFICE macro processing etc.
It carries the function of 'rule processing engine · screen
collection · workflow' and executes routine work of simple task
requiring data input and cooperation of multiple applications.
Example) Administrative work of indirect departments such as
personnel, accounting and general affairs・Administration
work・ Sales management・ Expenses processing ・etc.
Based on instructions, it thinks and acts on its own Machine
learning: autonomous artificial intelligence.
Using "natural language processing" · "big data analysis" ·
"machine learning" etc., it learns a lot of data and performs
"individual optimized work" requiring optimum judgment.
Example) Help desk, Purchasing management according to the
weather, Management judgment that takes economic situation
into account.
RPA level for business

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RPA is a Journey ... Not just a project
▌Architecture of success
RPA will reach its full potential at the end of a consistent process. We like to think of it
as a journey, one in which a virtual workforce is deployed by the organization to help
achieve its long range corporate goals.
Considering RPA a short term project (perhaps to cut process costs or increase accuracy)
will hold back some of the benefits a fully grown, healthy implementantion usually
provides.
▌Build a competitive edge
Undertaking an RPA journey enables companies to: plan and execute the technology on an
enterprise-wide basis, integrate siloed operations, applications and data, build internal
capabilities to adapt and scale, and more importantly, create business value and
competitive advantages.

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Benefit of RPA

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Adaptive Scene of RPA
Data registration robot
Replace the work of system
registration of data managed by
EXCEL etc.
Ex.) Sales Amount Registration, Enter
order receipt / delivery slip, Registration
of working daily report.
Data Checking robot
Replace the work of checking data.
Ex.) Accounting data matching,
Checking inventory data, Checking
Transportation fee settlement .
Data compilation robot
Replace the work of downloading and
totaling data from the system.
Ex.) Totaling Sales result, Create order
receipt / delivery slip, Stock Price /
Foreign Exchange Information Check,….
System linkage robot
Replace the work of data transfer
between systems that are separately
constructed.
Ex.) Download data from Order system
and register data to Production system….

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About UiPath

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UiPath Platform Components

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UiPath Platform

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UiPath Features

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UiPath Features

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UiPath Features

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