Robotics

For some time I have been working on making robots that can support software testing. You can think of the following applications:

• Have Appium tests performed by a stylus such as Tapster (Jason Huggins) or an H-bot (inspired by midTbot);
• Tests in which NFC (Near Field Communication) plays a role;
• ‘real’ operation of an IOT (Internet Of Things) device;
• Any other application where ‘real’ interaction is necessary.

Various components are customized and printed with a 3D printer so they seamlessly connect to the product to be tested. In combination with the correct mechanical (bearings / motors / servos / sensors) components, the robot can perform specific actions.

The robots are mostly made of opensource BitBeam components. The BitBeams have been modified so that metric nuts and bolts also fit.

BitBeam

Tapster unassembled