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Course Outline

Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

  • Background and the evolution of the standard
  • Comparative overview of ISO 26262 and ISO/PAS 21448
  • Scope and intended purpose of SOTIF

Key Concepts and Definitions

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

SOTIF Process and Framework Overview

  • Stages within the SOTIF life cycle
  • The interplay between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA)
  • Understanding controllability and situational awareness

Identifying and Classifying Hazards

  • Potential hazards associated with ADAS and automated driving
  • Use cases illustrating functional insufficiencies
  • Triggering events observed in real-world scenarios

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methods for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Managing unknown and foreseeable hazards
  • Selecting appropriate risk reduction measures

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • System architecture emphasizing safety
  • Considerations for software and hardware development
  • Embedding safety requirements into early design phases

Verification and Validation Techniques

  • Testing strategies including simulation, on-road trials, and field tests
  • Methods for detecting systematic and random failures
  • Validating intended functionality in edge cases

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Techniques for real-time monitoring of safety systems
  • Leveraging field data for system refinement
  • Strategies for post-deployment safety

Documentation and Reporting Requirements

  • Standards for SOTIF process documentation
  • 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 driving systems
  • Insights gained from safety-critical incidents
  • Best practices for sustaining SOTIF compliance

Future Trends and the Role of SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • Development of standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Emerging trends in autonomous driving and safety technologies
  • Alignment with other safety-related 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.

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