What is meant by Start a bot process?
The term "start of robots" in the context of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to the process where software robots begin automated tasks in a defined workflow. These robots handle repetitive, rule-based tasks within software applications, enabling more efficient workflows. The "start of robots" marks the point at which the robot initiates the execution of the defined processes.
Typical software functions in the area of "start of robots":
- Manual Start: The option for users to manually start the robot to initiate a specific process.
- Scheduled Start: Automated start at predefined times or according to a schedule.
- Event-Based Start: The robot starts automatically when certain events or conditions occur (e.g., an email arrives or a database changes).
- API-Driven Start: Integration with external systems via APIs that automatically start the robot upon receiving a corresponding request.
- GUI-Based Start: Simple graphical user interface where users can start the robot with a click.
- Error Detection at Start: Monitoring of the start process to ensure that all prerequisites are met, along with automated error detection in case of startup issues.
- Notification upon Start: Automated notifications to the user or administrator when the robot has started successfully or if issues arise.
