Attended automation
A robot that runs alongside the user while they work, for example, filling in fields after a click.
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In business automation
Human-assisted automation is suitable when an employee initiates the action or needs to check the result as they work. It can save typing even when running the entire process unattended is not advisable.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
Business process example
A representative opens a customer record and clicks to run a robot that copies the details into an internal form. Before submitting, the representative checks the address and phone number and corrects any missing information.
Relevant tools
- Power Automate
- Desktop flows can perform actions in the interface alongside a user, subject to the runtime environment configuration.
What to check
- Do not let the robot and the user type in the same window at the same time. Define when the user should wait and when control returns to them.