Robot-Based Testing with MoRTIE

Regulatory approval of medical devices demands absolute process reliability. Where manual testing reaches its limits, MoRTIE (Modular Robot for Test and Inspection Engineering) delivers. MoRTIE is a modular, robot-based testing system designed to perform physical testing on medical devices, assemblies, and components.

Your benefits with MoRTIE:

High reproducibility and comparability of test results
Automated, fully documented, and standards-compliant test workflows
Comprehensive capture of all test parameters, procedures, and outcomes
Flexible configuration enabled by a modular system architecture
Suitable for development, verification, and lifetime testing
24/7 operation for maximum throughput and significantly reduced testing time
Efficient use of personnel, time, and test equipment

With MoRTIE, we support you throughout the entire product lifecycle - from design and development to verification, validation, and post-market activities. We ensure that all testing processes remain fully compliant with EU MDR requirements at every stage.

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What types of tests can MoRTIE perform?

Automated Wipe and Resistance Testing
- Robot-based wiping of devices, assemblies, or intermediate products using disinfectants to evaluate chemical and mechanical resistance, as well as material compatibility across the intended lifecycle (e.g., per DIN EN 60068‑2‑70).
Automated Mechanical Robustness Testing
- Simulation of typical handling and use scenarios, such as opening and closing mechanisms or actuating buttons and switches to verify mechanical durability and functional reliability of components and accessories.
Automated System Boundary Testing
- Highly reproducible interaction and functional testing at the human-device interface, including user controls, display elements, and software components. Designed to validate correct system responses to realistic user behavior (e.g., IEC 60601‑1, IEC 62366‑1).
Lifetime Testing
- Automated long-term simulation of operating and usage cycles to realistically assess system durability and service life under repeatable, controlled conditions.

Swipe Test - One use case. Countless possibilities.

1. Automated wipe dispensing

The process begins with the fully automated separation and dispensing of individual wipes. This minimizes operator involvement while ensuring consistent starting conditions for every test cycle.

2. Liquid dosing

In the next step, the system performs automated dosing of the predefined test liquid. This ensures high reproducibility and precise comparability across all test series.

3. Wiping process

Following liquid dosing, the robot executes the wiping motion with precise control of force and positioning. Its high degrees of freedom enable reliable testing of complex geometries and concave surfaces. At the same time, the system performs fully automated, customer-specific documentation of all relevant test parameters ensuring complete traceability, consistency, and compliance.

4. Wipe disposal

At the end of the cycle, the system automatically handles wipe disposal. The entire test process is fully enclosed and completed without any manual intervention ensuring a clean, efficient, and hands-off workflow.

EXCO - Your partner for robot-based testing

As your technology partner, we support you from the initial idea through planning to the optimization of automated, robot-based testing - with deep expertise and hands-on support on site. We also provide consulting for the development of your robotic systems: from early concept design and feasibility studies to supplier selection, prototype development, and successful implementation.

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What advantages does robot-based testing offer compared to manual testing?

Robot-based testing ensures that every test is executed consistently, objectively, and without human variability. This leads to highly comparable results, faster testing cycles, and fully automated documentation saving time, reducing errors, and freeing up your team to focus on higher-value tasks.

How are test reproducibility and comparability ensured?

We ensure reproducibility and comparability by executing all tests robotically, with precise control and full automation supported by comprehensive documentation and strict compliance with relevant standards such as IEC 60601‑1, DIN EN 60068‑2‑70, as well as EU MDR and FDA requirements.

How do I know if robot-based testing is the right fit for my application?

Robot-based testing is the ideal choice when your processes require high reproducibility, large test volumes, or involve time-consuming manual procedures. If consistency, efficiency, and reliable data are critical to your testing strategy, automation can unlock significant value. We work closely with you to assess your specific requirements and identify the most effective path to automation ensuring your testing processes are scalable, compliant, and future-ready.

Which tests cannot or only partially be performed with MoRTIE?

Some tests can only be automated to a limited extent - or not at all - with MoRTIE, particularly when they rely heavily on human perception or highly individualized manual actions.
This includes subjective assessments such as tactile feel or acoustic impressions, as well as delicate, unstructured manual tasks that cannot be standardized.

How is robot-based testing connected to customized lab automation?

Robot-based testing is a core component of customized laboratory automation. While full-scale lab automation connects and optimizes entire testing workflows, robot-based testing focuses on the precise execution of individual automated test steps. We support you in designing tailored automation solutions for your laboratory environment - from initial concept to implementation. Discover how you can take your lab processes to the next level: Customized Lab-Automation

How do I get started with automating my laboratory processes?

The best place to start is by taking a structured look at your existing processes and challenging them: Where do bottlenecks, error sources, or unnecessary effort occur?

Only with this clarity can you determine whether and where robot-based testing will deliver real value. We work with you to evaluate your workflows, identify optimization potential, and define whether automation is the right strategic step to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.

How is reproducibility and comparability ensured?

We ensure reproducibility and comparability by executing all tests robotically, with precise control and fully automated documentation - fully compliant with relevant standards such as IEC 60601‑1, DIN EN 60068‑2‑70, as well as EU MDR and FDA requirements.