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Robotic Process Automation is a technology that allows software robots or "bots" to carry out repetitive tasks by mimicking human clicks and actions on a computer interface. This automation has been primarily beneficial in simplifying straightforward, deterministic tasks. For instance, data entry workers previously spent hours processing faxes and inserting information into databases. However, RPA often struggles with real-world inconsistencies, like variations in how data is presented or minor changes in website layouts. Consequently, while RPA may efficiently handle about 80% of a task, the remaining 20% often requires human intervention, rendering the system less than reliable.