Robotic Testing for POS, and other traditionally manual testing applications.
Robotic process automation – the REAL thing:
Extending traditional Software testing into the physical domain, for robust, reliable, repetitive testing of devices such as POS, Smart Phones, ATM’s, Vending machines etc.
More than ‘just’ a robot:
Fully engineered workstation includes safety ‘capsule’, supporting infrastructure, power supply, and interfaces, whilst a proven sophisticated protocol enables thorough integration with the software testing platform of choice.
Gripper, Touch, and Button-push ‘fingers’:
Extending traditional Software testing into the physical domain, for robust, reliable, repetitive testing of devices such as POS, Smart Phones, ATM’s, Vending machines etc.
Multi-function ‘arm’ for maximum flexibility, mounted in a fully customisable workstation to fit a wide range of needs.
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Until now:
- Manual testing processes have either delayed your release schedule or compromised coverage
- End-to-end testing has been forced to include a manual card/device testing or synthetic emulations
- Often these need the further complication of workarounds to cater for multi-factor authentication
- Studies show that typically much less than 20% of endpoints, devices, transactions are regularly, actively tested
- Testing for success is one side of the coin, but it is also valuable to test for failures, so increased test performance further improves coverage.
In an ideal world:
The ideal solution would seek to improve on current standards, aiding the implementation of
- multi-functional,
- highly adaptable,
- reliable,
- repeatable
- truly end-to-end testing
Such a solution would enable
- Increased test coverage
- Improved reliability
- Faster turn-around
- The liberation of analysts for higher-value tasks
- e.g.: manual tester could be upskilled to add much more value in a much more satisfying role as a
- test automation scripter/analyst,
- test manager,
- business analyst, etc.
- e.g.: manual tester could be upskilled to add much more value in a much more satisfying role as a
Innovative solution:
Our solutions and services provide the technology and processes to
- Automate your testing
- Shorten test cycles
- Reduce time-to-market
- Improve staff efficiency
- Confirm your quality
- Run tests 24/7
- Introduce new applications and application features, devices, easily
Case Study:
Problem statement:
A large retail organisation had been encountering delays on their release schedule as manual testing simply could not maintain the pace or deliver the breadth of coverage to meet deadlines.
Solution detail:
The solution deployed is a flexible design and in this instance consists of docking for:
- 3 x class A POS devices (current)
- 1 x class B POS device (being introduced)
- 1 x Android (Samsung) Smartphone
- 1 x Apple iPhone
- 40 x Credit/Debit/Loyalty Cards (various)
The workstation includes:
- Industrial grade robot for reliable repeatable and highly adaptable movements
- Plexiglas safety zone for operator safety
- Emergency override ‘STOP’ switch
- Heavy Duty Power Supply with Surge protection against power spikes
- Arm Controller PCB in a strong protective case
- Local Arm control device for direct control, reset, etc.
- Housing for multiple POS PC’s and printers
- Weighted industrial-strength bench for stability, durability, and accuracy
- Slots and mountings for
- Cards
- Phones
- POS devices
- Connectivity is via standard LAN, utilising TCP/IP, with a simple to use coding protocol of commands, for easy and complete integration with typical host system testing software such as UFT.
This solution introduces a flexible design ‘chassis’, effectively future-proofing the investment, as all parts and processes can be upgraded/adapted/replaced as necessary to maintain relevance and service capability.