Lesson 2 - What is automation?

What you'll learn in this lesson

At the end of this lesson you should be able to:

Explain what automation is and its benefits.

Differentiate between the various automation categories UiPath offers its users.

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Lesson overview

People once washed clothes by hand, a tedious and tiring task. Today, washing machines simplify this process with a button, providing more time for family, hobbies, and other enjoyable activities. We can parallel washing machines with the automation's ability to improve the quality of our lives.

It eliminates repetitive tasks, freeing us to focus on essential work and lead more productive lives. Let's discover how!

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What is automation?

Automation, in its essence, involves leveraging technology, software, or machinery to carry out tasks that would typically require human effort. The beauty of automation lies in its ability to minimize or eliminate the need for constant human intervention, allowing processes to run smoothly and efficiently.

Why is automation such a game-changer? Because it revolutionizes the way businesses and individuals operate. It leads to increased efficiency and improved accuracy by reducing human errors and streamlining processes. Automation allows organizations to cut costs, enhance scalability, and provide 24x7 operations. By automating repetitive tasks, employees can focus on more strategic and creative responsibilities, leading to higher job satisfaction.

It's like having a reliable digital assistant that takes care of the mundane, allowing you to channel your energy and expertise where it matters most.

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The story of work

Let's rewind and uncover the origins of automation. Work has evolved throughout history, with people constantly improving their productivity using various tools and gadgets. However, let's be honest, work can still feel tedious at times, right?

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From their humble beginnings as modern marvels utilized in manufacturing and space exploration, robots have come a long way. With the advent of computers and technology, the need for software robots emerged, leading to the founding of UiPath in 2005.

As a major player in the automation industry, UiPath serves global customers and offers a range of capabilities to transform the way we work. So, what can we do? What are our capabilities? Let's find out more!

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Automation categories

With UiPath, there are a bunch of automation categories that can help you get things done faster and easier!

Explore each automation category to uncover its specific areas of focus.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Through Robotic Process Automation (RPA), the creation of software robots that mimic human actions and effortlessly engage with digital systems becomes possible.

RPA enables organizations to automate tasks across a diverse range of applications and systems, including legacy systems, web applications, and desktop applications.

Task Automation

Task automation targets repetitive and mundane tasks such as data entry, data extraction, file management, and document processing.

By automating these routine activities, you not only save valuable time and resources but also minimize the risk of errors, allowing you to dedicate your focus to the most critical tasks.

Business Process Automation

UiPath empowers organizations to automate entire business processes by seamlessly connecting multiple tasks and systems.

By implementing UiPath, your department or team can experience streamlined workflows, enhanced operational efficiency, and consistent execution of processes.

Test Automation

With Test Automation, organizations can automate the testing of their applications and systems, revolutionizing software quality.

Automated testing speeds up release cycles and reduces the time and effort spent on manual testing.

AI and Machine Learning Integration

By integrating automation with AI and machine learning services, users can incorporate intelligent automation into their workflows.

This includes leveraging natural language processing, digital image processing, and predictive analytics.

Process Mining and Discovery

Process mining and discovery tools, empower organizations to identify and analyze their existing processes.

This valuable insight leads organizations to the most promising opportunities for automation, enabling them to scale up their automation initiatives and prioritize projects with the greatest impact.

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Lesson summary

Automation transforms work by using robots to tackle repetitive tasks, allowing us to concentrate on high-value activities. With UiPath, you can deploy robots that automate daily tasks, organizational processes, and app testing. Enhance automation by integrating AI capabilities like language models and image processing. Leverage UiPath's process mining tools to extract insights from data, enabling better informed decision-making.

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