Automotive Software Development with AUTOSAR: Classic and Adaptive Platforms Training Course

Module 1: Foundations of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Overview of embedded systems in the automotive sector
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: contrasting Classic and Adaptive approaches
• Key concepts and architectural layers of AUTOSAR
• The role of ADAS systems in relation to AUTOSAR standards

Module 2: AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Core Principles

• Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• ECU configuration strategies and communication mechanisms
• Configuration workflows and associated tools
• Integrating AUTOSAR Classic with legacy systems

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Fundamentals

• Introduction to the architectural design of AUTOSAR Adaptive
• Design patterns and execution logic for Adaptive Applications (AA)
• POSIX-based operating systems and Execution Management (EM)
• Adaptive Platform Services (AP Services) and communication middleware

Module 4: Communication and Service-Oriented Architecture

• Protocols such as SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com
• Defining and configuring service interfaces
• Inter-app communication within the Adaptive Platform
• Interoperability with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: Applying AUTOSAR Adaptive to ADAS Development

• Functional architecture and features of ADAS
• Addressing challenges in sensor fusion and data communication
• Embedding ADAS algorithms within the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework
• Case studies analyzing real-world ADAS software architectures

Module 6: Development Workflows and Toolchains

• Survey of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains
• Modeling and configuration utilities (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalent)
• Code generation and deployment to target hardware
• Testing and debugging strategies for adaptive applications

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Industry Best Practices

• Security and safety considerations in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS
• Diagnostics, monitoring, and update mechanisms in adaptive environments
• Optimizing real-time performance
• Emerging trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Practical Application and Project Work

• Guided exercises using AUTOSAR development tools
• Simulating and configuring ADAS components
• Mini-project: Architecting a basic Adaptive AUTOSAR application for an ADAS use case

Conclusion and Path Forward