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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

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

Core Concepts and Terminology

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

Overview of the SOTIF Process and Framework

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

Hazard Identification and Classification

  • Potential hazards associated with ADAS and automated driving
  • Case studies illustrating functional insufficiencies
  • Real-world triggering event scenarios

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methodologies for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Managing unknown and foreseeable hazards
  • Establishing suitable risk reduction measures

Designing for SOTIF Compliance

  • Safety-centric system architecture
  • Considerations for software and hardware development
  • Embedding safety requirements into design phases

Verification and Validation Strategies

  • Testing approaches: simulation, on-road trials, and field operations
  • Detection methods for systematic and random failures
  • Validating intended functionality in edge cases

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

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

Documentation and Reporting Standards

  • Documentation requirements for the SOTIF process
  • Essential deliverables: Safety plan, safety case, and hazard reports
  • Stakeholder communication and regulatory adherence

Practical Application: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Analysis of SOTIF implementations in ADAS and autonomous driving
  • Insights from safety-critical incidents
  • Best practices for sustaining SOTIF compliance

Future Directions and SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • Evolutions in standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Trends in autonomous driving and safety technologies
  • Alignment with other safety standards (ISO 26262, UNECE WP.29)

Requirements

  • Familiarity with fundamental automotive systems
  • Understanding of 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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