CASE STUDY
AI Semantic Search & Reuse Across Projects with AroTrace
Accelerating Test Creation by Leveraging Past Knowledge in Automotive Engineering
In complex engineering environments, teams often rewrite requirements and test cases that already exist in past projects — not because they lack knowledge, but because they can’t find it when needed. This case study shows how an automotive engineering organization used AroTrace to apply AI semantic search for smarter test case management and reuse, helping engineers discover existing assets, improve traceability, and accelerate automotive QA processes.
THE CHALLENGE
Limited Visibility and Inefficient Knowledge Reuse
Each new vehicle program began with the same objective — deliver reliable systems faster. Yet, engineers spent hours recreating test cases for functions previously developed and validated.
Key pain points included:
1. Poor Discoverability of Existing Knowledge
Requirements and test cases from earlier projects were stored but not searchable by meaning or intent.
2. Ineffective Keyword Searches
Traditional search tools returned irrelevant or incomplete results, making reuse impractical.
3. Manual Comparison and Duplication
Engineers manually compared requirement texts, wasting time and creating duplicate artifacts.
4. Inconsistent Validation Practices
Without a way to find and reuse validated logic, testing approaches varied between projects, reducing consistency.
As one validation lead put it:
“We had all the answers in our archives — but finding the right test case was harder than writing a new one”.
THE SOLUTION
Context-Aware Semantic Search for Knowledge Reuse
To address the challenge of lost institutional knowledge, the team leveraged AroTrace with an AI layer, to enable semantic search. The solution didn’t just locate words in a database — it understood intent, meaning and context, transforming reuse from a manual effort into a seamless, integrated part of daily workflows.
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Intent-Focused Search
Engineers entered a requirement or feature description and AroTrace analyzed its meaning, rather than relying on keyword matches.
2
Cross-Project Matching
The system scanned completed projects for requirements with similar intent, presenting linked test cases along with relevance scores (e.g., 80%+ similarity).
3
Instant Reuse and Adaptation
Engineers could immediately reuse or adapt existing test cases directly in their environment, eliminating manual data searches or exports.
4
Seamless Workflow Integration
All functionality worked inside the familiar engineering tools, making semantic search an effortless part of everyday work. This preserved context, ensured consistency and encouraged adoption without disrupting established processes.
THE OUTCOME
Faster, More Consistent Test Creation Across Programs
The semantic search rollout spanned multiple vehicle programs, covering thousands of archived requirements and test cases. The implementation delivered measurable improvements within just one month of deployment:
Over 50% Reuse Rate
More than half of new test cases were either reused or adapted from prior projects.
High Search Accuracy
Semantic search exceeded 90% accuracy and adjustable similarity thresholds allowed engineers to fine-tune relevance.
40% Reduction in Test Creation Time
Engineers completed test development significantly faster, freeing capacity for higher-value tasks.
Improved Validation Consistency
Reusing test logic across projects led to fewer missed scenarios and more uniform coverage.
Seamless AI Integration
AroTrace worked directly in engineers’ existing workflows, ensuring that AI semantic search and knowledge reuse became a natural part of daily processes without disrupting tools or practices.
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DURATION
2–4 weeks, depending on scope and complexity
COMMITMENT
No obligation to continue if success criteria are not met
AGREEMENTS
NDA and Proof of Concept Statement of Work (SOW) signed prior to kickoff
SUPPORT
Full access to Arorian’s engineering and product teams throughout the POC
ABOUT ARORIAN
Arorian is a global leader in providing digital solutions and services that drive transformation and growth for businesses across various industries. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Arorian delivers unparalleled value to its customers by harnessing the power of technology to solve complex challenges.
