Robots Are Not Taking Over… or Are They?

Robots are not taking over the Y Soft R&D department just yet, but they are certainly in use. In our robotic lab, we're now creating robots and the systems that run them. These robots help out a lot in repetitive testing steps and are a lot of fun to watch.

 

In this video, called "RQA for Robotic Quality Assurance," you’ll see our robotic arms in action: performing testing of YSoft SAFEQ on multifunction devices (MFDs) and mobile phones as well as on the touchscreen display of YSoft be3D eDee, our 3D print management solution.

 

These robots are tasked with performing many different black box testing projects. In our robotic lab, these systems help us further explore Industry 4.0 as we consider new, innovative solutions to help businesses build better ways of working. The robot project also benefits from our Applied Research and University Relations program, where we partner with local universities.
 
In addition to endurance testing, the robot systems assist in taking measurements. For example, the robots measure how long it takes from the time a button or input is made to the time the expected action takes place. This might be something like how long does it take from tapping the login button to getting to the next screen? While the time may be different depending on the MFD or whether it is an embedded or external terminal, the teams can see the results and strive to make these measurements better.

 

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Once the robot system is set up, it is easy to design and create new tests, and the amount of data collected is amazing. The robots are tireless, but best of all, they are self-learning. Wait a minute—maybe they will be taking over!

 

Want to learn more about how robots can facilitate your verification and validation testing process? Check out the article linked below.