Understanding Terms in UiPath
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To effectively work with Agentic Automation in UiPath, it’s important to understand some core terms.
What Are AI Agents
AI Agents are smart software robots that can understand your goals and complete tasks with little or no human help. Unlike traditional automation, AI agents don’t need detailed step-by-step instructions — they figure out how to get the job done on their own.
Example:
You say:
Download the latest invoice from the portal and email it to finance.
The UiPath AI Agent will:
The UiPath AI Agent will:
- 1.Open the browser
- 2.Log in to the portal
- 3. Find the latest invoice
- 4. Download it
- 5. Open Outlook
- 6. Attach the file and email it to the finance team
No coding or manual steps needed — just a simple goal.
What Is Agent Builder?
UiPath Agent Builder is a low-code platform that makes it easy to create and deploy AI agents. It lets you build smart automation without deep coding knowledge, speeding up the development process.
What Is Agentic AI?
Agentic AI is an advanced kind of AI that goes beyond just performing tasks. It can:
- Make decisions
- Plan steps to achieve goals
- Learn from experience
- Adapt to new and changing situations dynamically
Think of it as a digital assistant that thinks and acts almost like a human. Agentic AI can also collaborate with humans and other AI agents to manage complex workflows
What Is Agentic Automation?
When Agentic AI is applied to business processes, it becomes Agentic Automation. This means workflows can:
- Adjust automatically to changes
- Work more intelligently
- Handle complex tasks that traditional automation cannot
Agentic Automation allows organizations to automate more dynamic and decision-driven processes, improving efficiency and flexibility.
