Facoltà: Ingegneria Gestionale - classe LM-31
Collocazione: 21833
Autore: Astolfi Davide Lorenzo
Data: 24/10/2023
Titolo: Testing Strategy of Integrated Robotic Systems
Relatore: Battezzati Luigi
Autorizzazione per la consultazione: NO
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Testing Strategy of Integrated Robotic Systems is a thesis aimed at identifying and drafting test strategy actions for the development of new reliable control cabinets of robotic systems in Robotics and Discrete Automation of the company ASEA Brown Boveri (ABB). The highly competitive market demands significant efforts from actors in all the different functions of the company. Therefore, robot testing becomes very important to achieve the customer’s time to market. First of all, a pre-study of the hardware and software testing, robot and controller testing, strategy, test strategy and new testing technologies was done in order to understand the possible new actions to be implemented by considering the literature case study. However, research gaps were found, so in-depth research was needed. So, the internal (ABB) and external interviews (Other industries) were arranged, following a qualitative research methodology drafting the field case study. By combining the internal and external interviews, a benchmarking was created to measure the current situation of ABB and other industries. Hence, literature case study and field case study built the As-Is of robotic and integration testing and providing some insights to propose the strategic actions. Finally, the strategic themes were identified with a programme for their implementation such as: test organization, multi-layer test governance and advanced test equipment. ABB lacks clear organization and governance because of R&D takes over responsibilities without paying much attention, creating confusion and delays. Advanced test equipment can help testers execute test cases quickly and with less complexity. Overall, this thesis aims to disseminate the complexity of the testing activities in New Product Development (NPD) and the need of a more attention on the topic giving a clear structure, clear governance and clear investment for new equipment. Additionally, the thesis shows the new possible research and challenges for the future testing research.
