### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Topics**](#resources-topics) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, Topics, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, [topics](#resources-topics) to contrast viewpoints, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Topics**](#resources-topics) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Articles [![History of Robotics and Robots: From 1900 till Now](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/iStock-1083334678.jpg "History of Robotics and Robots: From 1900 till Now")](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-robots) [ ### History of Robotics and Robots: From 1900 till Now ](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-robots) The idea of artificial beings is nothing new to human civilization. [ ![Piper Thomson](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Piper Thomson") PT ](https://learn.g2.com/author/piper-thomson) by Piper Thomson [![Automation and Collaboration in Focus at Salesforce’s TrailblazerDX 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/SF%20salesforce%20conf-AC.jpg "Automation and Collaboration in Focus at Salesforce’s TrailblazerDX 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/automation-and-collaboration-salesforce-trailblazerdx-2022) [ ### Automation and Collaboration in Focus at Salesforce’s TrailblazerDX 2022 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/automation-and-collaboration-salesforce-trailblazerdx-2022) Salesforce’s TrailblazerDX (TDX) 2022, a Salesforce developer conference at the end of April, featured a plethora of forward-looking statements, demos, workshops, and dancing mascots. Much was said and shown, but automation and collaboration were key themes at both TDX and the preceding analyst summit. So how does Salesforce's messaging line up with what software buyers are asking for? [ ![Adam Crivello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam Crivello") AC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/adam-crivello) by Adam Crivello [![What You Wanted to Know About RPA But Were Afraid to Ask](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/pexels-tara-winstead-8386434.jpg "What You Wanted to Know About RPA But Were Afraid to Ask")](https://www.g2.com/articles/everything-about-robotic-process-automation-rpa) [ ### What You Wanted to Know About RPA But Were Afraid to Ask ](https://www.g2.com/articles/everything-about-robotic-process-automation-rpa) In the last post in this series, we zoomed into key features of robotic process automation (RPA) software to help buyers find the right software for their particular needs. In this piece, we will zoom out in order to understand how it fits into broader historical trends in the RPA space and more. [ ![Matthew Miller](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Matthew Miller") MM ](https://learn.g2.com/author/matthew-miller) by Matthew Miller [![Tech Companies Bridging the Gap Between AI and Automation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI141_Backlog_Images-%5BAI_and_Automation%5D_V1a.png "Tech Companies Bridging the Gap Between AI and Automation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/tech-companies-bridging-the-gap-of-ai-and-automation) [ ### Tech Companies Bridging the Gap Between AI and Automation ](https://www.g2.com/articles/tech-companies-bridging-the-gap-of-ai-and-automation) Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are important, interrelated tools that help organizations streamline their processes and add intelligence to their workflows. They allow businesses to reach organizational goals by automating business processes, whereby they can increase efficiency and adapt to new business procedures.  [ ![Matthew Miller](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Matthew Miller") MM ](https://learn.g2.com/author/matthew-miller) by Matthew Miller [![The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/leo-fosdal-TgWWeaTAXCM-unsplash.jpg "The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types")](https://www.g2.com/articles/pros-and-cons-different-automation-types) [ ### The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types ](https://www.g2.com/articles/pros-and-cons-different-automation-types) The concept of automation is straightforward: create tools that perform tasks with minimal human involvement. And the motivation for more automation is simple: Companies can do more with less. “More” means companies can sell and deliver a higher volume of products and services than ever before. “Less” refers to the fact that, thanks to automation, fewer resources are required. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![G2 on Enterprise AI & Analytics: What is It Really & Why Does It Matter?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI042_Backlog_Images-%5BWhat_is_AI%5D_V1a.png "G2 on Enterprise AI & Analytics: What is It Really & Why Does It Matter?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-ai-and-why-does-it-matter) [ ### G2 on Enterprise AI & Analytics: What is It Really & Why Does It Matter? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-ai-and-why-does-it-matter) Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the hottest topic in technology. Its use in the age of digital transformation spans the commercial and public sectors, fueling debate among businesses, lawmakers, and the public. I have been putting pen to paper on the subject for a few years now; having recently joined G2 to nurture the expansion of our AI categories (as well as our analytics, cloud, and security categories), I would like to sum up some of my views, while setting the scene for a more detailed exploration of the technologies, business challenges, and trends shaping AI.  [ ![Tom Pringle](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tom Pringle") TP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/tom-pringle) by Tom Pringle [![What Is Robotics? (+ How It Impacts Society)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI075_Backlog_Images_%5BWhat_is_robotics%5D_V1a.png "What Is Robotics? (+ How It Impacts Society)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-robotics) [ ### What Is Robotics? (+ How It Impacts Society) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-robotics) Our cybernetic overlords are already among us. Luckily, they’re not all threatening...yet. [ ![Piper Thomson](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Piper Thomson") PT ](https://learn.g2.com/author/piper-thomson) by Piper Thomson [![Automating HR with Robotic Process as a Service](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/tim-gouw-bwki71ap-y8-unsplash.jpg "Automating HR with Robotic Process as a Service")](https://www.g2.com/articles/automating-hr-with-robotic-process-as-a-service) [ ### Automating HR with Robotic Process as a Service ](https://www.g2.com/articles/automating-hr-with-robotic-process-as-a-service) To work in human resources is to be inundated with repetitive, time-intensive and error-sensitive tasks, day in and day out. Fortunately, it’s become easier to automate these tedious tasks and allow HR personnel to focus their time and energy on expanding their strategic and creative thinking.  [ ![Courtney Moran](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Courtney Moran") CM ](https://learn.g2.com/author/courtney-moran) by Courtney Moran [![Robotic Process Automation: What It Is + 5 Industry Examples](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI031_Backlog_Images_%5BRobotic_Process_Automation%5D_V1a.png "Robotic Process Automation: What It Is + 5 Industry Examples")](https://www.g2.com/articles/robotic-process-automation) [ ### Robotic Process Automation: What It Is + 5 Industry Examples ](https://www.g2.com/articles/robotic-process-automation) Digital transformation is how businesses find ways to solve traditional problems faster and more efficiently through the use of technology. [ ![Devin Pickell](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devin Pickell") DP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/devin-pickell) by Devin Pickell Show More ## Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Glossary Terms [![Robotic Process Automation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI584_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BRobotic_Process_Automation%5D_V1a.png "Robotic Process Automation")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/robotic-process-automation-definition) [Robotic Process Automation](https://www.g2.com/glossary/robotic-process-automation-definition) Robotic process automation (RPA) makes creating, using, and managing software robots that mimic human interactions simple. Learn the benefits and types. by Sagar Joshi Explore our Technology Glossary Browse through dozens of terms to better understand the products you purchase and use everyday. [Find new features](https://www.g2.com/glossary) ## Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Aiwozo [Have anyone using the AI components of the Aiwozo studio in the RPA workflows? I will be interested.](/discussions/have-anyone-using-the-ai-components-of-the-aiwozo-studio-in-the-rpa-workflows-i-will-be-interested) I was curious to use the AI capability that comes built-in the solution. I do not have a current need but will like to know the ease of using the models. Hi Ruchi. Among the 100s of pre-built activities in the Aiwozo Studio, there are a few available for AI capabilities, such as Image Classification, Sentiment Analysis, and more. To start using them, you can just drag and drop the AI activities that you want to use in the workflow. Would be great to know your feedback once you're able to check them out yourself. Answered: Nikhil Pasricha on September 16, 2021 [Your answer](/discussions/have-anyone-using-the-ai-components-of-the-aiwozo-studio-in-the-rpa-workflows-i-will-be-interested/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: UiPath Agentic Automation [How to make the correct FTE calculation in the process analysis stages?](/discussions/49804-how-to-make-the-correct-fte-calculation-in-the-process-analysis-stages) I could not find enough documents about this. Can you help me ? My mail adress : sahinbayir18@gmail.com Please contact me ! look at effort that initially estimated. Savings should ideally be pretty much aligned to that Answered: Swati Bankar on April 27, 2021 [Your answer](/discussions/49804-how-to-make-the-correct-fte-calculation-in-the-process-analysis-stages/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: UiPath Agentic Automation [What is best to read the document using Uipath](/discussions/33198-what-is-best-to-read-the-document-using-uipath) We don't know how many type of document are coming client side. We have read these documents with 100 accuracy how we can do that. Do u have the solution for that There are three major file types you’ll likely run into: 1- PDF: you will need to use Regular Expressions or (Regex). However, you’ll need to test the output on different PDF to capture any inconsistencies and account for them in the code. 2-Word documents: UiPath offers a Word package with the tools needed to automate word processes. 3-Excel: UiPath integrates with Excel the best A general rule is to teat the output. I am a certified UiPath developer and I can help you with your project. You can find me on Upwork, Guru, Freelancer, and Fiverr. Feel free to reach out to me. I hope that helped. Answered: Salman Mostafa on November 12, 2020 Hi Vishal , You can read the documents in couple of different ways. 1. If it is a pdf document you can extract the whole text from the document. 2. If it is a pdf document and you want specific fields from it , you can use traditional OCR's from uipath like Microsoft OCR and Tesseract OCR ( Google ) to get the data. If you are not sure about the indexing of the data on a document, you can use a new feature from Uipath called Document Understanding to train the bot with the type of documents and the bot extracts the data. Document Understanding from Uipath is relatively new. You can use matured OCR engines for Dynamic Document extracting from ABBYY called ABBYY flexicapture. Please let me know which one works :) Answered: chakrahari balaganesh on November 12, 2020 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/33198-what-is-best-to-read-the-document-using-uipath/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa/resources?discussions_page=126) - [1](/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa/resources) - [2](/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa/resources?discussions_page=2) - … - [123](/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa/resources?discussions_page=123) - [124](/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa/resources?discussions_page=124) - [125](/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa/resources?discussions_page=125) - [126](/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa/resources?discussions_page=126) - 127 - [128](/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa/resources?discussions_page=128) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa/resources?discussions_page=128) ## Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Topics [ Robotic Process Automation Software Questions 10 discussions Robotic Process Automation Robotic process automation (RPA) software utilizes bots to automate routine tasks within software applications normally performed by a company’s employees.... by Clara F. ](https://www.g2.com/topics/robotic-process-automation) ## Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report