Microbots in robotic process automation

Bheemarpu, Naga Sai Uday Kiran (2025) Microbots in robotic process automation. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 15 (2). pp. 2492-2502. ISSN 2582-8266

Microbots represent the next evolutionary phase in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), offering a transformative approach to enterprise automation through lightweight, task-specific agents deployed with minimal overhead. This technical review explores how microbots fundamentally differ from traditional RPA implementations through their cloud-native microservices principles, providing enhanced isolation, resilience, and resource efficiency. The architectural components-including event listeners, task-specific logic engines, connector frameworks, containerized runtimes, and minimal state management layers-enable these specialized automation agents to excel in diverse operational environments. Implementation strategies encompassing process decomposition methodologies, modern development practices, and structured governance frameworks demonstrate how organizations across financial services, healthcare, and customer service sectors achieve greater process coverage with equivalent resource allocation. As artificial intelligence, edge computing, and democratized development continue to shape automation landscapes, microbots emerge as a sustainable solution for organizations seeking agile, scalable automation capable of adapting to complex enterprise requirements while reducing technical debt and infrastructure demands.