This chapter gives an overview of the field of model-based testing (MBT), particularly the
recent advances in the last decade. It gives a summary of the MBT process, the modeling …

Robotic systems are increasingly a part of everyday life. Characteristics of robotic systems
such as interaction with the physical world, and integration of hardware and software …

Both the ethics of autonomous systems and the problems of their technical implementation
have by now been studied in some detail. Less attention has been given to the areas in …

Based on 25 interviews with participants from four case study companies that develop large‐
scale software embedded systems, this paper presents the Test Activity Stakeholders (TAS) …

Based on interviews with 20 developers from two case study companies that develop large-
scale software-intensive embedded systems, this paper presents twelve factors that affect …

Robotic systems are complex cyber-physical systems (CPS) commonly equipped with
multiple sensors and effectors. Recent simulation methods enable the Digital Twin (DT) …

The challenges of robotic software testing extend beyond conventional software testing.
Valid, realistic and interesting tests need to be generated for multiple programs and …

Industries such as flexible manufacturing and home care will be transformed by the
presence of robotic assistants. Assurance of safety and functional soundness for these …

Continuous Integration and Deployment in the robotics domain is still underutilized when
compared to other fields of software development. Also, conventional testing techniques …

Industrial robotic systems (IRS) consist of industrial robots that automate industrial
processes. They accurately perform repetitive tasks, replacing or assisting with dangerous …