Five Star Gift Ideas

If your boyfriend is interested in robotic process automation, there are several gifts that you can consider that he will be sure to appreciate.

1. Robotics and Automation Themed Books: Get him some informative books related to Robotics and Automation. He'll appreciate something he can learn from and apply in his field. Some prominent titles include "The Lean Six Sigma Mastery Collection" by Bill Galvin or "Robotic Process Automation: A Guide to RPA Implementation, Integration and Management" by Rajiv Guptaroy.

2. Coding Classes: Sign your boyfriend up for coding classes, so he can learn more about coding and explore programming languages he isn't familiar with.

3. Robot Building Kits: Robotics kits let people experiment with different technologies and see how they can be applied in practice. There are many robot building kits commercially available, your boyfriend might like something like the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 set.

4. Professional subscriptions: Different platforms offer exclusive content that can keep him up to date with the latest advancements in the RPA field. Some examples of such forums include The Institute of Robotic Process Automation and AI or Software Testing News.

5. Smart Gadgets: An RPA enthusiast will appreciate smart technology to set up a home automation system. Popular gadgets could be a Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home and security system or some smart IoT lights.

6. Academy courses: Many academies offer RPA specific courses to provide more knowledge on its capabilities and diverse applications. Enrolling him in courses at UiPath Academy or Automation Anywhere IQ Bot will open up a whole world of knowledge and opportunity.

7. Virtual Reality Toys: VR is rapidly becoming the go-to immersive experience. Get him a VR game like the "Robo Recall" game, that serves as an excellent way for him to get a feel for the technology he is passionate about.

8. Robotic Toys: As for gift ideas, get something that combines both his interest in robots and his playful nature. Something like a remote control robot, or a starter kit that lets him build his own robot would be perfect.

Ultimately, you know your boyfriend the best and what he’d appreciate. Take some time to listen to his interests and consider how they dovetail with your understanding of his personality. Armed with your knowledge about his interests, you’ll be able to come up with a thoughtful and meaningful birthday gift that he'll love.

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.