Test Automation with Embedded Hardware

Question

Has anyone had success automating testing directly on embedded hardware?

Specifically, I am thinking of automating a battery of unit tests for hardw

Answer 1

Unit testing embedded projects is quite diffucult, as it usually requires a external stimulus and external measurment.

We have been successful in developing a external serial protocol (either rs232 or udp or tcpip messages) with basic commands for exercising the hw with debug logging in the low level drivers looking for erroneous conditions or even slightly abnormal conditions(espcially for limit checking)

But once developed we then can run the testing after every build if required. It will definitly allow you to deliver a better quality product.