Testing Ask Me Anything - Robots in Automation

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Jason Huggins

Robot Maker

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What is the difference between a robot and an automation script?
When do you think - if ever - robots will be standard tool much like Saucelabs - used by testers / QA in their efforts to automate testing?
Tell us about your biggest robot fails and what did you learn from them?
Why use Tapster.io with an external mechanical tap instead of something like Appium? Or do to two pair together?
How did you first come up with the idea of using robots to tap a screen to help with testing?
How can one experiment with using a robot while testing?
Is the robot limited to tapping only or can it swipe, zoom etc. What is the range of ergonomic movement?
Are you able to share any of the robots you've built to test things other than a mobile phone?
Do you think robots will dominate us one day and why?
How does Tapster.io test a smart watch?
Having such along career in software testing, what's the main thing you've been able to take into the robot world?
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Our host Vernon Richards was joined by Jason Huggins to answer all your questions.
Explore the intersection of robotics and quality assurance in this insightful discussion with Jason Huggins, the mind behind Selenium and Tapster.io. This session delves into the evolving role of robots in testing, contrasting them with traditional automation scripts, and exploring their potential as standard tools in QA efforts. Huggins not only shares anecdotes from his own journey, revealing his biggest robotic fails and lessons learned, but also discusses Tapster.io's specific applications, including its unique approach to interacting with touch screens and its adaptability in testing various devices.

You will gain valuable insights as Huggins addresses practical starting points for those eager to integrate robotics into their testing processes, discusses the ergonomic capabilities of testing robots, and even ventures into the philosophical territory regarding the future dominance of robots. This conversation, rich with practical advice and futuristic contemplation, serves as a beacon for professionals and enthusiasts alike, highlighting the transformative impact of robotics in the realm of automated testing.
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Jason Huggins

Robot Maker

I make tabletop robots for testing phones, tablets, and other touchscreen devices. Expertise in Python & JavaScript programming, web and mobile test automation. Specialties: Open source hardware, test automation, Arduino hacking, and robotics.
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