In March 2017, Apple acquired Workflow and later changed its name to shortcut instructions. Shortcut instructions can connect multiple apps or App functions to form a set of instructions to automatically complete tasks. This APP was once the most innovative application on the iOS platform and is well-known in the field of mobile phone task automation.
After Apple acquired Workflow, while launching the shortcut command function, it also continued to optimize its integration with iOS. IOS 12, released in 2018, has added a shortcut command function, but it was rejected by users because some of the functions are "chicken ribs". Until the release of iOS 13, under Apple's push, users really experienced the benefits of shortcut instructions and task automation.
For example, in the office, iPhone can easily generate PDF, generate GIF and other operations with the help of shortcut commands. These functions are exactly what the original Workflow is good at. iOS 13 deeply integrates Workflow, the purpose is to let users improve office and life efficiency through iPhone.
Now, many Android phone systems also have task automation functions. Starting from MIUI 8.2, Xiaomi has added an automatic task global management function. Vivo's mobile phone system also has a similar timing task function. OPPO mobile phones have launched "Breeno Command" (APP) since ColorOS 7, which includes one-key commands and automatic commands. Huawei mobile phones associate custom skills with voice assistants and trigger various shortcut commands through voice.
Speaking of mobile phone task automation applications
In addition to the task automation tools of mobile phone manufacturers, there are also many third-party task automation applications based on the Android system. Like Tasker, IFTTT, touch wizard, automate, link, etc. The famous button wizard, which has become famous since the PC era, has also launched a mobile version, both Android and Apple systems.
task automation applications have similar functions. The task automation function generally consists of two parts, one is the trigger condition and the other is the execution task. As long as these two steps are configured, a set of automated task processes can be made.
Of course, the function settings of different software are also different. Just like Tasker, the function is even more free and powerful than the shortcut commands of iOS. In use, users can set conditions according to their needs. When applications such as Tasker detect that the conditions are met, they will automatically execute the set tasks, thereby helping users to automate various complicated tasks. In theory, all automation application scenarios you can think of can be realized.
Different scenarios have different task automation levels, and automation processes greater than 50% are worth trying. Mobile phone task automation can make your phone smarter, and its functions will be more expanded. If voice assistants can support these automated tools, there is no doubt that the potential of mobile phones can be developed to a greater extent.
However, there are not enough users using applications such as Tasker. Except for straight men in technology, siege lions, and programmers, ordinary mobile phone users have never heard of it. The usage of straight men is also very peculiar. For example, some people use it to sign in regularly every day, take medicine and... well, reply to girlfriends.
Well, as auxiliary tools to enhance the phone's functions, they are used most of the time for simple tasks such as refreshing game copies. Just like the button wizard, it was originally born for on-hook flashing, and the current mobile version is also mostly favored by gamers.
From button wizard to RPA
In the field of games, the name of button wizard can be said to be known to everyone, and it can be called a must for a generation of legendary players. But game players may not know that Chu Rui, the developer of this software, in addition to developing the button wizard when he was in college, later also developed a more famous business process automation product UiBot.
Now, UiBot, which merged with Laiye Technology, is already No. 1 in the RPA+AI field.
UiBot is a platform-level RPA product. The robots built on this platform can simulate human operations on the computer and perform tasks automatically according to certain rules, such as processing emails and documents, generating files and reports in large quantities, and entering the CRM system to perform specific tasks.
Simply put, pass through UiBotThe robot created can replace people to do simple, repetitive, and boring tasks. Compared with human employees, it is not afraid of being tired, not prone to errors, and 24 hours a day. This is also the characteristic of RPA.
At present, in the area of automation in the field of digital transformation, RPA is replacing traditional automation solutions with greater advantages and becoming an indispensable part of BPM (Business Process Management). The reason why
RPA has taken the center stage of BPM is that as the digital economy is becoming more and more important, the general trend of digital transformation has led to a massive explosion of business process automation (BPA) demand. The inherent stubborn disease of traditional integrated automation with too low ROI can not meet the more urgent needs of contemporary enterprises to increase efficiency and reduce costs. As a result, RPA with lower investment, faster efficiency and continuous value-added has begun to become the upstart of BPA and gradually dominates the automation link.
, especially the integration of AI technology and RPA, allows RPA to be more easily implemented in more application scenarios, which is really a boon for the majority of small and medium-sized enterprises.
mobile phone automation, RPA and human-machine collaboration
are a bit far apart, continue to talk about mobile phone task automation.
's current RPA is also mainly used on the PC side, but for more convenient management and deployment needs, end-to-end product thinking is also popular in the RPA industry, and some RPA companies are gradually launching RPA mobile versions.
, like UiPath, has released the environment configuration of mobile phone RPA components in April this year, which can realize the management of RPA robots with mobile phones. At the same time, UiPath Community Edition 20.4 also adds functions related to mobile phone task automation.
Rongzhi iBot has also launched a mobile RPA product, which can perform work tasks through mobile phones anytime, anywhere. Shadow Blade RPA is said to be able to automate mobile phone software without flashing the phone or root permissions.
Judging from the exposed application cases, Lai Ye UiBot also has mobile version capabilities. According to Laiye Technology, its core developers have developed the Android and iOS versions of the button wizard as early as 2013 and 2015. Its mobile technology has been quite mature and used in many projects. The plan to integrate Laiye UiBot products has also been completed. Enter the schedule.
In terms of cloud configuration, in theory, as long as the background can be opened on the mobile phone browser, the login management business process and robot can be realized. With the RPA mobile terminal, it is a small case to adapt to various web browsers. At present, Yisaiqi RPA has launched the WeChat applet, and the operation of RPA can be managed through WeChat. Wang Jiwei believes that the introduction of end-to-end tools for easier management and deployment, such as small programs, will be the next mainstream product model for RPA. The application of
RPA on mobile phones can be roughly divided into two parts:
One is to use the mobile phone for task management, which can manage and monitor the task operation of the RPA robot in the cloud and PC on the mobile phone, greatly enhancing the portability of RPA management Ability to make end-to-end operations smoother;
Second, in the future, the mobile version of RPA will also be used for the execution of various automated tasks on the phone itself, like Workflow, Tasker and other tools. In the future, the mobile version of RPA cut from the office scene may have a certain impact on third-party automation tools such as Tasker.
From the perspective of human-machine collaboration, the automated management of RPA robots on PCs through mobile phones will further enhance the human-machine collaboration capabilities of people using mobile phones. Think about it, how does it feel to use RPA to process work and automate daily business processes? If mobile phone manufacturers cooperate with RPA manufacturers on task automation to create smarter automated operations for food, clothing, housing, transportation, and mobile phones at that time Necessary tool for machine collaboration.
Billions of smartphone users worldwide. What is the market size for such a large human-machine collaboration base? Z1z
Postscript: Mobile phones will be the best carrier for human-machine collaboration
Business process automation is the top priority in the field of human-machine collaboration. Only when business processes are maximized by machines can humans be freed to engage in more decision-making tasks. AI technology allows human-machine collaboration to adapt to more scenarios, while RPA is the landing approach for human-machine collaboration.
When it comes to human-machine collaboration, everyone generally thinks of computers, machine tools, and robots. With the development of technology, mobile phones have become peopleMachine collaboration is an important carrier. The mobile RPA can make the mobile phone the most easy-to-use human-machine collaboration tool.
In the case of iPhone, it is nothing to take out the shortcut commands alone. The great thing is that when the shortcut commands are associated with voice assistants such as Siri, users can execute the shortcut commands through the voice assistant. This level of convenience is unprecedented. It is also the reason why the iOS 13 update of the iPhone system makes users so addicted. The
mobile phone initiates shortcut instructions through voice interaction and performs a series of automated operations, which means that every user can do a lot of things with one sentence. Many tedious business processes and processes in work, study, and life can be easily replaced by mobile phone task automation. This is no longer the primary human-computer interaction, it has already reached the standard of human-computer collaboration. The more business processes that
mobile phones can automatically handle, the higher the efficiency of human-machine collaboration. And through the mobile phone to manage RPA, use the voice password to start the RPA robot to work, the efficiency of man-machine collaboration will inevitably be further improved.
In the field of human-machine collaboration, mobile phone manufacturers have a broad strategic vision and early enough layout. Apple's intention is to cut into the field of office collaboration through task automation, which is the next big game. Apple has more than one billion users, and many people are now using shortcut instructions for automatic clocking in and other operations. Tablet computers, MacBooks and all-in-ones are directly facing the office family. This intention applies to domestic mobile phone manufacturers as well.
Let me say a few more words here. Huawei's layout in this area is actually only stronger than Apple. Next, as the mobile phone business is under control, Huawei will definitely focus its efforts in the field of software in the field of office collaboration. At the same time, Huawei also has its own RPA products, and Huawei Cloud RPA has begun to provide services for enterprises.
Apple's other intention is to allow users to control smart homes through Siri. Due to the constraints of policies, regulations, industry standards and many other factors, the current layout is more overseas. In China, platform manufacturers such as domestic mobile phone manufacturers, home appliance manufacturers, cloud computing manufacturers, and communication operators will jointly deploy this bureau. This is also a big picture of human-machine collaboration, and related companies can get a share of it.
According to Wang Jiwei's channel, whether it is a smart home, a smart home or more smart terminals, human-computer interaction will eventually enter the stage of human-machine collaboration.
, as the smart terminal with the largest number of users, smart phones have long been inseparable from humans, and they play an important role in work, life, and study. Human-computer interaction is the basis of human-machine collaboration, which means that the collaboration between humans and mobile phones is ubiquitous. It's just that the human-machine collaboration in life scenes is not as obvious as in office scenes; it's just that many users don't like voice interaction; it's just that more people still don't understand shortcut instructions.
In other words, as long as it is guided, mobile phones will inevitably become the best human-machine collaboration carrier with a large number of users.
As a result, the future market scale of human and mobile phone collaboration will give man-machine collaboration manufacturers a huge impetus. As a typical platform for human-machine collaboration, RPA will also usher in a greater market prospect.
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