Tapster - Mobile Automation Robot

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Tapster is a robotic tool designed for automating mobile app testing on touchscreen devices. It has gained recognition from reputable sources such as Wired and TechCrunch, and has even been featured on TV. The robot operates by simulating a human finger on capacitive touchscreens and can be 3D printed using open-source hardware under the BSD License. Its construction uses Bitbeam, an open-source LEGO-Technic compatible building system also made available under the same license. Programmed with Node.js, Johnny-Five, and Arduino, Tapster is powered via USB (5V) and features a tappable area of 140mm x 80mm, making it suitable for popular devices like Nexus 4, iPhone 4, or iPhone 5. The robot's creator, the inventor of Selenium, designed Tapster to help developers automate app testing on mobile devices, saving them time and effort over manual testing methods. All project files are available on GitHub, and you can follow Tapster on Twitter. An action video is also available on YouTube, while those interested in purchasing a ready-made Tapster can do so through Tindie.