TestSphere: Why a New Generation of Vehicles Requires New Validation Strategies

12/01/2025 | ASAP Highlight

The automotive industry is rapidly transforming into a software-defined world. Vehicles are increasingly defined by their software and its quality, which significantly determines customer acceptance. In this new era of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), previous validation and assurance strategies are reaching their limits. In SDVs, shorter update and release cycles are combined with increasingly extensive functions in the vehicle, leading to an exponentially growing number of test cases that must be executed in even shorter timeframes. Against this backdrop, it is essential to shift even more parts of the validation into a purely virtual world and to link them more closely to the development of vehicle software.

„Shift Left“ with TestSphere

Over several years, experts at ASAP developed a comprehensive end-to-end validation system that unifies and optimizes testing processes. This system is continuously enhanced through the integration of expertise from HCLTech professionals.

TestSphere is an end-to-end validation ecosystem designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing in the automotive industry. It integrates various tools and methodologies to create a unified testing environment, addressing the challenges of disconnected tools, scattered data, and the need for faster time-to-market. TestSphere utilizes Keyword Driven Testing (KDT) based on ISO 29119 standards, ensuring simplified test case creation and reduced errors.

The system ensures traceability, allowing users to track changes and understand their impact on the overall system. With fully automated test implementation, TestSphere minimizes manual intervention and speeds up the testing process. The AI integration helps to propose test cases, analyze trace data, and provide recommendations for improving requirements.

Designed to be modular and scalable, TestSphere adapts to various testing environments and supports both virtual and hardware-based testing. By leveraging advanced methodologies and technologies, TestSphere aims to make testing more efficient, precise, and scalable, revolutionizing the validation process in the automotive industry.

The validation system is characterized by the following features:

Improved Efficiency: By simplifying test case creation and reducing errors, TestSphere enhances the efficiency of the validation process. This leads to faster time-to-market, allowing customers to launch their products sooner and capitalize on market opportunities. The streamlined testing process also reduces development costs, contributing to higher profitability.
Enhanced Traceability: The system ensures 100% traceability, allowing users to track changes and understand their impact on the overall system. This feature is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the testing process and ensuring that all changes are accounted for. Enhanced traceability leads to higher quality products, as it helps identify and rectify issues early in the development cycle.
Reduced Manual Intervention: With fully automated test implementation, TestSphere minimizes the need for manual intervention, speeding up the testing process and reducing the likelihood of human errors. This automation not only improves the accuracy of the testing process but also frees up valuable resources that can be redirected towards other revenue-generating activities.
AI-Driven Insights: The integration of Artificial Intelligence helps propose test cases, analyze trace data, and provide recommendations for improving requirements. This leads to more optimized and effective testing processes. AI-driven insights ensure that the testing process is thorough and accurate, resulting in higher quality products that meet customer expectations and drive revenue growth.

Ultimately, TestSphere combines the bundled expertise of ASAP and HCLTech with over 30 years of experience in automotive engineering and other industries.

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