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    ∑   Example: If an autonomous vehicle in Delhi is repeatedly slowing down at a specific intersection, engineers
                        can use logged data and visualisation tools to see if a sensor is giving a false positive obstacle reading, or if the
                        perception algorithm is misinterpreting the environment.
                      Trial and Error: Sometimes, especially for subtle mechanical or interaction bugs, simple trial-and-error
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                      adjustments (e.g., tweaking a Proportional-Integral-Derivative gain, adjusting a sensor mounting angle) are part
                      of the debugging process.

                  Testing: Verifying Correct and Efficient Program Execution
                  Testing is the process of evaluating a robot’s performance to ensure it meets its design specifications, performs correctly
                  under various conditions, and operates reliably and safely. It’s about systematically validating the robot’s capabilities.
                  Importance of Testing
                      Verification: Confirms that the robot behaves as expected according to its design.
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                      Validation: Ensures the robot meets the user’s actual needs and solves the problem it was designed for.
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                      Reliability: Identifies conditions under which the robot might fail, leading to more robust designs.
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                      Safety: Crucial for identifying potential hazards and ensuring the robot operates without causing harm to itself, other
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                      equipment, or humans.
                      Performance  Measurement: Quantifies  metrics  like  speed,  accuracy,  power consumption,  and operational
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                      endurance.
                  Types of Testing in Robotics
                      Unit Testing:
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                      ∑   Description: Testing individual small components or functions of the robot’s software or hardware in isolation
                        (e.g., testing if a single motor spins correctly, if a specific sensor gives accurate readings, or if a particular software
                        function calculates values correctly).
                      ∑  Purpose: To ensure that each building block works as intended before integration.
                      Integration Testing:
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                      ∑   Description: Testing  how different components  and subsystems  work together  (e.g., testing  if the  sensor
                        communicates correctly with the microcontroller, and if the microcontroller can accurately control the motor
                        based on sensor input).
                      ∑  Purpose: To identify issues that arise when components interact.
                      System Testing (End-to-End Testing):
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                      ∑   Description: Testing the complete, integrated robot as a whole system to verify all functionalities according to the
                        original requirements. This might involve running the robot through its entire intended task sequence.
                      ∑  Purpose: To ensure the entire robotic system meets all specifications.
                      ∑   Example: For a delivery robot, system testing would involve making it autonomously navigate a test environment,
                        pick up a package, deliver it, and return to its charging station, mimicking a real delivery in Delhi.
                      Regression Testing:
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                      ∑   Description: After fixing a bug or adding a new feature, re-running previous tests to ensure that the changes
                        haven’t introduced new bugs or broken existing functionalities.
                      ∑  Purpose: To maintain code stability and prevent new errors.
                      Performance Testing:
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                      ∑   Description: Measuring the robot’s speed, accuracy, power consumption, response time, and other performance
                        metrics under various loads and conditions.
                      ∑  Purpose: To ensure the robot meets performance benchmarks.
                      Stress Testing:
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                      ∑   Description: Testing the robot under extreme or adverse conditions (e.g., maximum load, extreme temperatures,
                        noisy environments, continuous operation for long durations) to find its breaking points.
                      ∑  Purpose: To evaluate robustness and identify failure modes.

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