Automotive Software Development with AUTOSAR: Classic and Adaptive Platforms Training Course

Module 1: Foundations of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Overview of embedded systems in automotive contexts
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: comparing Classic and Adaptive approaches
• Exploring AUTOSAR architecture layers and fundamental concepts
• The role of ADAS systems and their integration with AUTOSAR

Module 2: AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Core Principles

• Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• ECU configuration strategies and communication mechanisms
• Workflow and configuration with relevant tools
• Integration strategies for AUTOSAR Classic and legacy systems

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Fundamental Concepts

• Overview of the AUTOSAR Adaptive architecture
• Design and execution of Adaptive Applications (AA)
• POSIX-based operating systems and Execution Management (EM)
• Adaptive Platform Services (AP Services) and communication middleware

Module 4: Communication and Service-Oriented Architecture

• Protocols including SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com
• Designing and configuring service interfaces
• Communication pathways between Adaptive Applications
• Integration with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: Applying AUTOSAR Adaptive to ADAS Development

• Functional architecture and feature overview of ADAS
• Challenges in sensor fusion and data communication
• Integrating ADAS algorithms within the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework
• Analysis of real-world ADAS software architecture case studies

Module 6: Development Workflows and Tooling

• Overview of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains
• Modeling and configuration tools (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalents)
• Code generation and deployment processes on target hardware
• Testing and debugging procedures for adaptive applications

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Industry Best Practices

• Security and safety considerations in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS
• Managing updates, diagnostics, and monitoring in adaptive environments
• Strategies for real-time performance optimization
• Emerging trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Practical Application and Project Work

• Supervised practical exercises utilizing AUTOSAR development tools
• Configuration and simulation of ADAS components
• Mini-project: Designing a basic Adaptive AUTOSAR application for a specific ADAS use case

Summary and Future Steps