Advanced Automotive Quality Assurance: A Comprehensive Approach to Power Window Functionality Testing through Software Test Automation

Continuous progress in control methodologies within the automotive industry harnesses electronic hardware and software to achieve heightened functionality. Ensuring the top-notch The effectiveness and endurance of power window operations in automobile systems requires the implementation of automated software testing. This study is dedicated to the automation of power window testing, with a focus on key capabilities, including obstacle detection, heat and voltage protection, and accurate position tracking. As a mechatronic application, the power window relies on software algorithms. The power window Electronic Control Unit (ECU), an external DC power supply, a PCB layout design, and software tools such as the vector CANoe tool and the Communication Access Programming Language (CAPL) browser comprise the experimental setting for this investigation. The proposed automated testing method significantly enhances efficiency and mitigates the risks associated with ECU malfunctions and potential human accidents. The manual completion of 400 scenario checks, taking six weeks, can be streamlined to just two weeks through automation. The automated process generates a detailed report encompassing specifics like start times, end times, and logged values.