RPA
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RPA (robotic process automation) uses software bots to mimic human computer work: form filling, data entry, reconciliation, email. It fits rule-based, repetitive, cross-system processes where no API exists. Leaders are UiPath, Automation Anywhere and Microsoft Power Automate; Chinese players include Yingdao and Laiye. Note: RPA is not AI — it follows fixed rules and breaks when UIs change, so budget for maintenance.
Shizai Intelligence
RPA
RPA fused with self-trained LLM
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Encoo
RPA
Cloud-native RPA platform from China
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Cyclone Robotics
RPA
Chinese RPA unicorn with hyperautomation suite
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Robocorp
RPA
Open-source RPA for developers, with cloud orchestration.
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ElectroNeek
RPA
Simple and affordable RPA for SMBs and IT teams.
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WorkFusion
RPA
AI-driven automation for banking, financial services, and more.
NICE RPA
RPA
Enterprise RPA platform for intelligent automation at scale.
SS&C Blue Prism
RPA
Intelligent automation platform for scalable robotic process automation.
ShadowBot
RPA
RPA loved by Chinese e-commerce sellers
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Microsoft Power Automate
RPA
RPA inside your Microsoft 365
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UiPath
RPA
Enterprise RPA leader with agentic automation
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Automation Anywhere
RPA
Cloud-native enterprise RPA
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Laiye
RPA
RPA + AI from China, strong in Chinese NLP
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FAQ
RPA vs AI agents?
RPA executes hard-coded rules — stable but rigid. AI agents use LLMs for judgment — flexible but non-deterministic. In practice they combine: RPA executes, AI decides.
Which processes fit RPA?
Three conditions: clear rules (expressible as if-else), high volume (dozens of times daily), and no API between systems. Classic cases: reconciliation, invoice entry, data migration.
Why do RPA projects fail?
Most often: automating unstable processes (frequent UI changes), underestimating maintenance, and having no dedicated bot owner. Pilot for 3 months before scaling.