Let's look at how robotic process automation works with the assistance of a basic example now that we know what it is. Assume a group of candidates has completed an aptitude test for a corporation that is considering hiring them. The test scores, as well as the candidates' names and email addresses, are entered into an Excel file by the hiring staff.

Consider sending email messages to candidates who scored higher than the cut-off, informing them that they have been invited to the next round of interviews.

These communications had to be delivered manually to the applicants prior to the introduction of robotic process automation. Robotic process automation now saves the team time by pulling data from an Excel sheet, comparing candidate scores to the cut-off, and sending automated email messages to those who are eligible for the next interview round, all with just a few instructions and a click. Manual involvement is greatly reduced in this manner.

RPA is clearly a technology. It's not a tool or a programming language. We have a variety of tools to deploy this technology. Let's talk about them in the following part.

Why Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?

There are many repetitive jobs that are performed on a daily basis in a company organization. All of these redundant operations that a human performs on a regular basis may be automated with robotic process automation technology. It takes the exact same steps as a person and completes the work without the need for human interaction.

In this manner, a user's time spent on these repeated actions may be better spent on other essential responsibilities.

At the data entry level, for example, the data entry clerk goes to the same source every day to collect the data and enter it into an Excel sheet. This procedure includes actions such as accessing a website, obtaining data from there, and entering it into a spreadsheet. But, if a robot can be taught to do so by just giving it a few basic orders, why not?

The robot obeys the directions and completes the task more quickly and correctly.

This is only one of the many tasks that RPA may perform. The majority of companies utilize RPA to automate end-to-end business processes.

The Future of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) 

Many big corporations are currently utilizing robotic process automation (RPA), but there is still much more that can be done to enhance production, efficiency, and customer service using the technology. As RPA matures over the years, it will be able to bring considerable new benefits to businesses, their clients, and their staff. The RPA sector is expected to be valued at USD 8.75 billion by 2024.