This document provides an introduction to robotic process automation (RPA). RPA uses software "bots" to automate routine, rules-based tasks performed by people. Bots can interact with applications and systems like people but can work faster and more accurately. Key benefits of RPA include greater productivity and accuracy, cost savings, integration across platforms, improved customer experiences, and scalability. When combined with artificial intelligence, RPA can automate a wider range of tasks including processing unstructured data. RPA offers a more flexible approach to automation than traditional methods.