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Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

nounverified·updated Aug 28, 2026

A preconfigured software instance that uses business rules and predefined activity choreography to complete the autonomous execution of a combination of processes, activities, transactions, and tasks in one or more unrelated software systems to deliver a result or service with human exception management.

Framework senses

IEEE Guide for Terms and Concepts in Intelligent Process Automation1 senseview framework →
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A preconfigured software instance that uses business rules and predefined activity choreography to complete the autonomous execution of a combination of processes, activities, transactions, and tasks in one or more unrelated software systems to deliver a result or service with human exception management.
National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: The Final Report1 senseview framework →
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Software to help in the automation of tasks, especially those that are tedious and repetitive.
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
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A preconfigured software instance that uses business rules and predefined activity choreography to complete the autonomous execution of a combination of processes, activities, transactions, and tasks in one or more unrelated software systems to deliver a result or service with human exception management.
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