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Saved big: automated app testing with a robotic arm

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A robotic arm that automates mobile and telephone app testing, with configurable flows, ML/DL optimisation and detailed analytics.

What we built

Key capabilities.

Adapts to any device size

The arm’s gripper adapts to the size of each device under test.

Analytics

Detailed, visual reporting makes decision-making easy.

Configurable testing flows

Configure flows by recording or with pre-defined steps; our ML/DL algorithms then optimise them.

Low power consumption

Optimised to run continuously on low power.

Device detection

Devices placed within reach are detected automatically and picked up for test execution.

Smart object rejection

The arm recognises and rejects objects that aren’t mobile devices.

Product

Inside the platform.

Robotic arm testing screenshot

The journey

From challenge to results.

Challenges

  • A custom-size device was needed to test not only mobile apps but also telephones.
  • The project had budget constraints.
  • No comparable solution existed in the market.
  • Competitive pressure meant a tight timeline.

Goals

  • Release the first POC device within a couple of months.
  • Set up a production centre to replicate the device at lower cost.
  • Keep security high.
  • The device should be able to run tests 24x7.

Actions

  • Built a hybrid onsite/offshore team with tight communication loops.
  • Assembled expert technical and functional execution teams.
  • Planned regular on-site visits to close communication gaps and plan ahead.
  • Secured management buy-in for Agile delivery given the tight timeline and budget.
  • Delivered and reviewed continuously throughout execution.
  • Planned carefully around internal management complexities.
  • Kept fallback plans ready at every stage.

Results

  • The device was delivered on time.
  • The solution cut the company’s testing costs by 60%.
  • All gateway tests were cleared first time, thanks to strong engineering quality.
  • Other companies are now asking for the solution.
  • The client keeps ordering new devices.

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