Mobot

Mobot introduces a revolutionary approach to mobile application testing by deploying a fleet of AI-powered mechanical robots. This service is designed to automate manual testing on real, physical iOS and Android devices, bridging the gap where traditional software-based automation fails. By combining physical robots, a vast library of over 300 devices, and a team of quality experts, Mobot offers a comprehensive managed service that elevates quality, accelerates deployment, and breaks down silos between engineering, QA, product, and marketing teams.

The platform is built to handle the 'un-automatable'—complex user journeys that involve interactions with push notifications, SMS, deep links, and even external hardware. Mobot's solution allows teams to achieve 100% test coverage, ensuring that every aspect of the user experience is flawless before and after launch. This proactive approach helps in acquiring and retaining users, boosting conversions, and ultimately driving revenue growth.

How to use Mobot

Mobot operates as a managed service, simplifying the entire testing process for its clients. The workflow is straightforward and requires no technical expertise or coding from the user's side:

1. Provide Access: Your team provides Mobot with access to a staging or test build of your mobile application.
2. Test Setup: Mobot's expert team collaborates with you to understand your testing needs and then authors the test cases. They set up the complete regression test protocol on their fleet of physical robots and the specific iOS/Android devices you need to target.
3. Execution & Reporting: The AI-powered robots execute the defined tests, mimicking real user interactions with unparalleled precision. Detailed, screenshot-by-screenshot reports are generated and automatically distributed to your team via integrations with tools like Slack, email, and bug trackers such as Jira.
4. Analysis & Iteration: The reports provide clear insights into any defects, including device logs, screenshots, and timestamps, allowing your development team to quickly identify and fix bugs.

Core Features of Mobot

• AI-Powered Mechanical Robots: A fleet of real robots that physically interact with mobile devices to perform tests, ensuring accuracy that simulates true human interaction.
• Extensive Device Coverage: Access to a library of over 300 physical iOS and Android devices, eliminating the need for in-house device labs.
• No-Code Managed Service: A fully managed solution where Mobot's experts handle test case creation, setup, and maintenance, freeing up your team.
• Complex Workflow Automation: Specializes in automating tests that are difficult or impossible for frameworks like Appium or Maestro, such as push notifications, deep linking, and hardware integrations.
• Detailed Reporting and Analytics: Receive comprehensive reports with screenshots, timestamps, device logs, and defect occurrence patterns to quickly diagnose issues.
• Seamless Integrations: Integrates with popular DevOps and communication tools like Jira and Slack for a smooth workflow.
• Powerful Add-Ons: Offers a suite of optional services including Mobot Live (remote device control), Competitive Benchmarking, Exploratory Testing, and Custom API Integrations.

Use Cases for Mobot

Mobot is a versatile platform that serves various teams within an organization:

• Engineering & QA: Automate pre-production regression testing and post-production monitoring. Catch bugs before they reach users, reduce the manual testing burden, and accelerate release cycles. For example, Wahi saved over 60 hours of test maintenance per week.
• Marketing: Validate and monitor mobile ad campaigns and deep link performance. Ensure that user journeys from ads to the app are seamless, as Rappi did to resolve conversion drops and turn QA into a revenue driver.
• Product Management: Continuously monitor critical customer experiences like authentication, in-app purchases, and interactions with connected hardware to ensure core functionalities are always working.
• Customer Support: Proactively identify and resolve product issues before they impact a large number of users, thereby reducing the volume of support tickets.

Advantages of Mobot

Mobot provides significant advantages over traditional testing methods:

• Increased Efficiency: Clients report over a 30% increase in QA efficiency by automating repetitive and complex manual tasks.
• Accelerated Revenue Growth: Faster, higher-quality releases lead to quicker user acquisition, higher engagement, and increased revenue.
• Reduced Costs: Eliminates the need for maintaining an in-house device lab and reduces the operational costs associated with manual testing.
• Mitigated Risk: Early detection of critical issues helps maintain application reliability and user trust.
• Focus on Innovation: By offloading tedious testing, engineering and QA teams can focus on building new features and innovation.

Pricing and Plans

Mobot utilizes a flexible, credit-based pricing model. The service starts at $0.50 per credit, allowing teams to leverage the robotic automation platform for any task across different departments. The pricing structure is designed to be scalable and adaptable to endless use cases. Given the custom nature of the service and the various available add-ons, prospective customers are encouraged to Request Pricing by scheduling a demo to receive a tailored quote that fits their specific needs. Mobot also offers a special program for Y Combinator startups, providing $2,500 worth of free testing credits to support the community.