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Course Outline

Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

  • Historical context and the evolution of the standard
  • Comparative overview of ISO 26262 and ISO/PAS 21448
  • Defining the scope and objectives of SOTIF

Core Concepts and Definitions

  • Understanding Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF)
  • Distinguishing functional safety from SOTIF
  • Key terminology: Hazard, Triggering Events, Safe State, and Unsafe State

SOTIF Process and Framework Overview

  • Phases of the SOTIF life cycle
  • The connection between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA)
  • Principles of controllability and situational awareness

Identifying and Classifying Hazards

  • Potential hazards associated with ADAS and automated driving
  • Case studies and examples of functional deficiencies
  • Triggering events observed in real-world contexts

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methods for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Managing unknown and foreseeable hazards
  • Selecting appropriate risk mitigation strategies

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • Safety-focused system architecture
  • Considerations for software and hardware development
  • Integrating safety requirements into the design phase

Verification and Validation Techniques

  • Testing approaches: simulation, on-road trials, and field testing
  • Methods for detecting systematic and random failures
  • Validating intended functionality in edge cases

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Real-time monitoring techniques for safety systems
  • Utilizing field data for system refinement
  • Post-deployment safety maintenance strategies

Documentation and Reporting Requirements

  • Standards for documenting the SOTIF process
  • Essential deliverables: Safety plan, safety case, and hazard reports
  • Stakeholder communication and regulatory compliance

SOTIF in Practice: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Analysis of SOTIF implementations in ADAS and autonomous systems
  • Insights gained from safety-critical incidents
  • Best practices for upholding SOTIF compliance

Future Trends and the Role of SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • Evolution of standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Developments in autonomous driving and safety technologies
  • Interplay with other safety standards (ISO 26262, UNECE WP.29)

Requirements

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

Target Audience

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

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