Visual AI in Autonomous
Autonomous uses the same Visual AI technology that powers Applitools Eyes.
This is the engine that understands how a human sees an application — detecting real visual differences while ignoring minor rendering noise or shifts that don't affect the user experience.
How Visual AI Fits In
In Autonomous, Visual AI isn’t just an add-on for screenshots.
It’s built into every stage of testing, analyzing each page or screen captured during a run.
Visual AI compares what's rendered on the screen at a perceptual level rather than pixel by pixel, so only meaningful UI differences are flagged.
Why It Matters
Traditional test automation validates logic and data, but it doesn’t always capture how the application looks.
Visual AI closes that gap. By combining visual and functional understanding, Autonomous confirms that your application behaves correctly and appears as intended across browsers, devices, and screen sizes.
Smarter Baselines and Maintenance
When your design evolves, Visual AI automatically groups related changes and helps distinguish intentional updates from unexpected regressions.
Instead of rewriting selectors or updating dozens of screenshots, you can approve baseline updates in one place, keeping maintenance low and accuracy high.
Scales Automatically
Because Autonomous can generate and execute tests automatically, it applies Visual AI checks throughout your site or workflow without extra setup.
Every test — from a single URL to a full-site crawl — benefits from the same intelligent visual validation engine used in Applitools Eyes.
Visual AI Options by Test Type
Each Autonomous test type supports its own set of Visual AI configuration options.
These options control how differences are detected and compared, helping you fine-tune your visual analysis.
| Test Type | Visual AI Configuration |
|---|---|
| Custom Flow Test | Visual AI Options for Custom Flow Tests |
| Full Website Test | Visual AI Options for Full Website Tests |
| URL List Test | Visual AI Options for URL List Tests |
Each link explains how match levels, ignore regions, and displacement rules can be adjusted for that specific test type.
Learn more:
See What is Applitools Eyes? for a deeper explanation of how Visual AI powers visual testing across all Applitools products.