RPA lets you automate the repetitive “clicking” work — without rebuilding existing systems
In many companies, employees perform the same actions every day: logging into several systems, retyping data, generating reports, processing invoices. RPA lets you hand these tasks to software robots that mimic human actions in applications — often without API integration and without changing existing systems.
What is RPA?
RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is a technology in which bots do on screen what a human would do: they open applications, click, copy data, fill fields, move information between systems. They work according to defined rules, faster and without errors caused by fatigue.
UiPath — a leading RPA platform
UiPath includes three main elements:
- Studio — designing bots (visually, low-code),
- Robots — executing processes (attended — supporting an employee, or unattended — fully automatic),
- Orchestrator — central management, scheduling and governance of the bot fleet.
Added to this are AI components (document recognition, analytics) that move RPA toward intelligent automation.
Which processes to automate?
The best candidates are processes that are: repetitive, based on clear rules, high-volume and stable. Examples: retyping data between systems, generating and sending reports, processing invoices, handling forms and requests. Processes with many exceptions and requiring judgment should first be simplified or supported with AI.
RPA + AI = hyperautomation
RPA alone handles rules. Combined with AI (document recognition, NLP, machine learning), it can automate processes that require interpretation — e.g. reading unstructured invoices or classifying tickets. This is the direction most implementations are heading.
How to implement RPA in your company?
Implementation starts with choosing the right processes (potential assessment), building and testing bots, then governance through the Orchestrator and scaling. Team competencies are also key. Check out EITT’s training courses: UiPath — an introduction to the RPA platform, RPA workshop — practical applications in business and RPA for managers.