The Challenge

The Large Automotive Company’s infotainment systems incorporated sophisticated features such as:

• Voice recognition• Smartphone integration

• Navigation systems

• Entertainment apps

• Vehicle diagnostics

Manual testing was proving inadequate, leading to:

• Extended development cycles

• Inconsistent test results

• Difficulty in reproducing complex scenarios

• Increased costs due to late-stage bug detection

The AskUI Solution‍

The Large Automotive Company partnered with AskUI to implement a comprehensive test automation strategy for their infotainment systems.Key components of the AskUI solution:

1. Platform-Independent Framework: AskUI’s visual selector-based UI automation framework allowed testing across different operating systems and devices.

2. AI-Powered Element Detection: AskUI’s neural network, trained on UI element appearances, could localize elements based on screenshots, enabling testing without reliance on code selectors.

3. Natural Language Instructions: Tests could be written in “UI language,” making them easy to understand and maintain.

4. OS-Level Control: AskUI executed instructions via mouse and keyboard control at the operating system level, simulating real user interactions.

5. Visual Regression Testing: The AI model could detect visual changes and layout issues, enhancing the quality assurance process.

Implementation Process:

1. Assessment: AskUI analyzed the Large Automotive Company’s existing testing processes and infotainment system architecture.

2. Framework Setup: The AskUI controller was installed and configured for the company’s testing environment.

3. Test Case Development: High-priority test cases were identified and automated using AskUI’s intuitive command structure.

4. Integration: The AskUI solution was integrated with the company’s development environment and CI/CD pipeline.

5. Training: The QA team received comprehensive training on using and expanding the AskUI test suite.

Results

After implementing the AskUI automation solution, the Large Automotive Company experienced significant improvements:

• 80% reduction in overall testing time

• 95% decrease in manual testing efforts for regression testing

• 70% improvement in bug detection during early development stages

• 40% faster time-to-market for new infotainment features

Long-term Benefits

1. Cross-Platform Testing: AskUI enabled seamless testing across different infotainment models and operating systems.
2. Stability: Tests remained stable despite UI changes, as AskUI’s AI adapts to visual modifications.
3. Ease of Use: The intuitive nature of AskUI allowed non-technical team members to contribute to test creation and maintenance.
4. Future-Proofing: AskUI’s approach made the automation solution resilient to future technology changes in infotainment systems.
5. Comprehensive Coverage: The ability to test across platforms and simulate real user interactions improved overall test coverage.

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