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Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

  • Background and evolution of the standard.
  • Comparison between ISO 26262 and ISO/PAS 21448.
  • Scope and purpose of SOTIF.

Key Concepts and Definitions

  • Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF).
  • Distinction between functional safety and SOTIF.
  • Key terms: Hazard, Triggering Events, Safe State, and Unsafe State.

SOTIF Process and Framework Overview

  • Stages of the SOTIF lifecycle.
  • Relationship between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA).
  • Concepts of controllability and situational awareness.

Identifying and Classifying Hazards

  • Potential hazards related to ADAS and automated driving.
  • Use cases and examples of functional insufficiencies.
  • Triggering events in real-world scenarios.

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Techniques for identifying and evaluating risks.
  • Addressing unknown and foreseeable hazards.
  • Determining appropriate risk reduction measures.

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • System architecture focusing on safety.
  • Considerations for software and hardware development.
  • Integration of safety requirements into design phases.

Verification and Validation Techniques

  • Testing strategies: simulation, on-road testing, and field tests.
  • Systematic and random failure detection methods.
  • Validation of intended functionality in edge cases.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Techniques for real-time monitoring of safety systems.
  • Collection and use of field data for refinement.
  • Post-deployment safety strategies.

Documentation and Reporting Requirements

  • SOTIF process documentation standards.
  • Key deliverables: Safety plan, safety case, and hazard reports.
  • Communication between stakeholders and regulatory compliance.

SOTIF in Practice: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Review of SOTIF implementations in ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
  • Lessons learned from safety-critical incidents.
  • Best practices for maintaining SOTIF compliance.

Future Trends and the Role of SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • Evolution of standards and regulatory frameworks.
  • Trends in autonomous driving and safety technologies.
  • Relationship with other safety-related standards (ISO 26262, UNECE WP.29).

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of automotive systems.
  • Basic understanding of system engineering processes and software development lifecycles.

Audience

  • Automotive safety engineers.
  • System and software engineers.
  • Functional safety managers.
  • Automotive project managers.
  • Quality management professionals.
 14 Hours

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