Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) uses bots to automate repetitive, rules-based tasks. RPA bots can learn, mimic, and execute processes such as data entry, web scraping, and spreadsheet updates. By automating these tasks, RPA reduces human errors and boosts efficiency. RPA technology mimics how a human would interact with a computer screen, particularly performing repetitive tasks such as, tagging content, data entry, and sorting and categorizing emails. Workato's RPA feature allows you to integrate with applications that don't have APIs. This includes legacy systems such as older SAP platforms, desktop applications, and browser apps without API support.

Key features of RPA in Workato

• UI recorder

• Record automation scenarios to generate step-by-step outputs, making them easy to create and manage. This feature allows you to capture your interactions with the user interface, which can then be replayed to automate repetitive tasks.

• Script support

• Create automations using a script, such as Visual Basic. This provides flexibility and control over automation processes, enabling you to script complex tasks that might not be easily handled through a graphical interface.

• Low code/No code interface

• A cloud-based drag-and-drop interface enables you to automate, monitor, and refine processes. This interface is designed to allow non-technical users to create automation workflows without writing code.

• Excel file operations

• RPA offers built-in support for operations on Excel files, such as reading, updating, and manipulating data. This capability is essential for automating tasks that involve handling large volumes of data in spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data processing.