Advanced artificial intelligence-powered robotic process automation platform

Abstract

The invention is a computer-based artificial intelligence-assisted robotic process automation platform comprising an RPA studio designed to create, manage, and execute robotic process automation workflows, further comprising a drag-and-drop interface that enables workflows to be created with drag-and-drop functionality, an activity library of predefined activities for the creation of customized automation processes, a work activity configuration mode that allows editing activity-specific parameters for each activity, including input / output variables, error handling, and condition expressions.

Description

[0001] ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-POWERED ROBOTIC PROCESS

[0002] AUTOMATION PLATFORM

[0003] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0004] The invention relates to an artificial intelligence-assisted Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform that optimizes organizational business processes and increases operational efficiency by automating processes that cause high costs and time loss due to repetitive and manual processes.

[0005] The invention particularly relates to a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform with a studio structure that allows workflows to be created quickly and easily, thanks to its drag-and-drop feature.

[0006] PRIOR ART

[0007] Robotic process automation is a business process automation technology based on metaphorical software robots or artificial intelligence. In traditional workflow automation tools, a developer creates a list of actions for a task to be performed on systems using the language of application programming interfaces (APIs) or web services. In contrast, RPA systems develop a list of actions by watching the user perform this task on the front-ends of the application, and then performs automation repeating these tasks directly on the front-ends of the application. In short, RPA automates repetitive business processes, increasing operational efficiency and reducing errors. Robotic process automation has usage areas such as accounting, human resources, finance.

[0008] While existing solutions facilitate the automation of business processes, they fall short in terms of functions such as creating user-friendly interfaces and reusable workflows. Automation platforms include non-intuitive interfaces, making it difficult for users to create processes without technical knowledge. Slow interaction with user interface (Ul) elements and high error rates, the need to start from scratch for each new process, the difficulty of reusing processes and the lack of centralized management are among the existing problems. As a result of the research in the literature the patent application numbered US2024201961A1 was found. The relevant patent application describes a system and method for developing an RPA workflow. Said method involves monitoring one or more activities selected by a user and identifying one or more suggested activities as the next candidate activities based on a predictive learning model. Subsequent candidate activities are generated for selection by the user and the predictive learning model is trained by the user to select the next activity. The patent application numbered US2022075605A1 describes the training and use of artificial intelligence (Al) / machine learning (ML) models to automatically provide and / or complete the code of RPA workflows. Said applications mention a method of developing an artificial intelligence- assisted workflow, but do not describe an application to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0009] As a result, the problems mentioned above, which could not be solved in the light of the present art, have made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0010] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The present invention relates to a robotic process automation platform developed for eliminating the above-mentioned disadvantages and bringing new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0012] The primary object of the invention is to provide a robotic process automation platform with a user-friendly interface. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows users with no technical knowledge to create workflows quickly and easily.

[0013] Another object of the invention is to make processes efficient by providing fast and error-free interaction with user interface ((III) elements.

[0014] Another object of the invention is to provide a robotic process automation that enables fast and easy workflow creation. In this context, processes are designed to be reusable in small modules. To achieve all the objects mentioned above and that will emerge from the following detailed description, the present invention is a computer-based artificial intelligence- assisted robotic process automation platform comprising an RPA studio designed to create, manage, and execute robotic process automation workflows, and further comprises:

[0015] • A drag-and-drop interface that enables the creation of workflows with drag- and-drop functionality,

[0016] • An activity library including predefined activities for the creation of customized automation processes,

[0017] • A work activity configuration module that allows editing activity-specific parameters for each activity, including input / output variables, error handling, and condition expressions.

[0018] A preferred embodiment of the invention is that RPA studio uses the Windows Workflow Foundation (WWF) infrastructure.

[0019] Another preferred embodiment of the invention is that the drag-and-drop interface includes an interactive properties panel that automatically updates according to the selected activity and allows real-time editing of parameters.

[0020] Another preferred embodiment of the invention is that it comprises a workflow validation and debugging module that:

[0021] • performs pre-execution validation and analyzes structural and logical inconsistencies in the workflow, thus preventing execution errors,

[0022] • allows the user to execute the workflow step by step in a debugging environment, pausing at breakpoints to examine the state of current variables and readjust the process logic in real time,

[0023] • records all operational errors encountered and provides real-time feedback to the user regarding configuration errors or runtime errors.

[0024] Another preferred embodiment of the invention is that it comprises an integrated III control mechanism that is: • built on Microsoft's® III Automation Library,

[0025] • optimized for integration with browser control extensions and applications with custom user interface units such as SAP,

[0026] • providing real-time control, highlighting, and linking functions with user interface elements in external applications.

[0027] Another preferred embodiment of the invention is that it comprises a solution explorer module that presents the structural view of the workflow hierarchically and allows users to navigate between different components, manage their dependencies and break large workflows into smaller parts.

[0028] Another preferred embodiment of the invention is, through said RPA studio,

[0029] • Uploading and distributing developed or modified workflows to a central Orchestrator structure,

[0030] • Recording logs created during development and transmitting these logs to the Orchestrator to enable monitoring of the development process,

[0031] • Using API-based communication for operations such as log transmission and workflow distribution, with this communication being carried out through RESTful web services.

[0032] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] In this detailed description, the innovation of the invention is explained by way of example only for a better understanding of the subject, which shall not create any limiting effect.

[0034] The computer-based robotic process automation platform of the invention comprises an RPA studio designed to create, manage, and execute workflows. RPA studio utilizes the Windows Workflow Foundation (WWF) infrastructure to enable reusable and extensible development of workflows. RPA studio includes a drag-and-drop interface that enables the user to create workflows with drag-and-drop functionality, a graphical user interface that allows the user to create workflows through a drag-and-drop interface, an activity library of predefined activities to create customized automation processes, a workflow activity configuration module that allows editing activity-specific parameters for each activity, including input / output variables, error handling, and conditional statements. The drag-and-drop interface allows the user to select activities from the activity library containing predefined activities and drag them to the canvas structure in order to create automation processes. The drag-and-drop interface provides the ability to chain sequential or parallel activities, allowing to define relationships and dependencies between activities. The drag-and-drop interface includes an interactive properties panel that automatically updates according to the selected activity and allows real-time editing of parameters. This makes it possible to set parameters such as argument bindings, validation rules, and action conditions.

[0035] RPA studio includes a workflow validation and debugging module that performs pre-run validation and analyzes the workflow for structural and logical inconsistencies (missing or incorrectly bound variables, unmanaged errors or incorrect activity chaining, etc.) and thus prevents run errors. Said module allows the user to execute the workflow step by step in a debugging environment. This allows pausing at breakpoints to review the state of current variables and recalibrate the process logic in real time. All operational errors encountered are recorded and real-time feedback is provided to the user regarding configuration errors or operational errors.

[0036] RPA studio enables workflows to be uploaded and distributed to a central orchestrator (Hub) structure. The functions realized in this context are as follows;

[0037] Uploading the developed workflows to Orchestrator and deploying them centrally,

[0038] Recording logs created during development and transmitting these logs to the Orchestrator to enable monitoring of the development process,

[0039] Using API-based communication for operations such as log transmission and workflow distribution; this communication being carried out through RESTful web services.

[0040] The robotic process automation platform of the invention includes a Ul control mechanism integrated with the RPA studio system. The Ul control mechanism is built on Microsoft's® Ul Automation Library and optimized for integration with customized browser control extensions and applications with custom user interface units such as SAP. The Ul control mechanism detects Ul components quickly and accurately, resulting in a high-performance interaction with fewer errors compared to existing techniques. It provides real-time control, highlighting, and linking functionality with III elements in external applications, allowing users to safely and accurately use these elements within process workflows.

[0041] The robotic process automation platform of the invention includes a solution explorer module integrated with the RPA studio system. This module allows large workflows to be broken down into smaller modular components. This facilitates the control and maintenance of workflows and increases the scalability of processes. Users can create sub-processes and reuse them in different workflows. These processes may include frequently used modules such as sending e-mails. The solution explorer module presents the structural view of the workflow hierarchically and allows users to navigate between different components, manage their dependencies and break large workflows into smaller parts. Segmentation of workflows facilitates the workflow lifecycle by enabling individual process parts to be updated separately.

[0042] The modular structure of the robotic process automation platform of the invention;

[0043] - Offers the possibility to extend system functionality by developing custom activities or adding new components. These components are added to the predefined activity library, increasing the flexibility and scalability of the automation platform.

[0044] It offers the possibility to export previously developed workflows as NuGet packages for reuse in different projects or workflows. This enables organizations to build a modular automation framework that can be deployed for multiple use cases.

[0045] By offering support for export feature, version management, and dependency management, it ensures that workflows are maintained consistently across multiple environments and can be easily updated and extended as needed.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A computer-based artificial intelligence-assisted robotic process automation platform comprising an RPA studio designed to create, manage, and execute robotic process automation workflows, characterized in that said RPA studio comprises:• A drag-and-drop interface that enables the creation of workflows with drag- and-drop functionality,• An activity library including predefined activities for the creation of customized automation processes,• A work activity configuration module that allows editing activity-specific parameters for each activity, including input / output variables, error handling, and condition expressions.

2. The artificial intelligence-assisted robotic process automation platform according to claim 1 , characterized in that RPA studio uses the Windows Workflow Foundation (WWF) infrastructure.

3. The artificial intelligence-assisted robotic process automation platform according to claim 1 , characterized in that the drag-and-drop interface includes an interactive properties panel that automatically updates according to the selected activity and allows real-time editing of parameters.

4. The artificial intelligence-assisted robotic process automation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a workflow validation and debugging module that:• performs pre-execution validation and analyzes structural and logical inconsistencies in the workflow, thus preventing execution errors,• allows the user to execute the workflow step by step in a debugging environment, pausing at breakpoints to examine the state of current variables and readjust the process logic in real time,• records all operational errors encountered and provides real-time feedback to the user regarding configuration errors or runtime errors.

5. The artificial intelligence-assisted robotic process automation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an integrated III control mechanism that is:• built on Microsoft's® III Automation Library,• optimized for integration with browser control extensions and applications with custom user interface units such as SAP,• providing real-time control, highlighting, and linking functions with user interface elements in external applications.

6. The artificial intelligence-assisted robotic process automation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a solution explorer module that presents the structural view of the workflow hierarchically and allows users to navigate between different components, manage their dependencies and break large workflows into smaller parts.

7. The artificial intelligence-assisted robotic process automation platform according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises, through said RPA studio,• Uploading and distributing developed or modified workflows to a central Orchestrator structure,• Recording logs created during development and transmitting these logs to the Orchestrator to enable monitoring of the development process,• Using API-based communication for operations such as log transmission and workflow distribution, with this communication being carried out through RESTful web services.