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 Duration 14 hours

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Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

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

Core Concepts and Definitions

  • 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 lifecycle
  • The link between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA)
  • Understanding controllability and situational awareness

Identification and Classification of Hazards

  • Potential hazards associated with ADAS and automated driving
  • Practical use cases illustrating functional deficiencies
  • Triggering events observed in real-world environments

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methods for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Managing unknown and foreseeable hazards
  • Selecting effective risk reduction strategies

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

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

Verification and Validation Techniques

  • Testing methodologies: simulation, on-road trials, and field tests
  • Techniques for detecting systematic and random failures
  • Validating intended functionality under edge conditions

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Real-time monitoring techniques for safety systems
  • Utilizing field data for system refinement
  • Strategies for maintaining safety post-deployment

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 applications 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 technology
  • 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

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