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Course Outline

Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

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

Core Concepts and Terminology

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

Overview of the SOTIF Process and Framework

  • Phases within the SOTIF lifecycle.
  • The connection 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 examples and use cases of functional limitations.
  • Triggering events observed in real-world conditions.

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methods for identifying and assessing risks.
  • Managing unknown and foreseeable hazards.
  • Establishing effective risk mitigation strategies.

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • System architecture with a safety-centric approach.
  • Considerations for software and hardware development.
  • Embedding safety requirements into design stages.

Verification and Validation Techniques

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

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

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

Documentation and Reporting Obligations

  • Standards for documenting the SOTIF process.
  • Key outputs: Safety plan, safety case, and hazard reports.
  • Stakeholder communication and regulatory adherence.

SOTIF in Practice: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Analyzing SOTIF implementations in ADAS and autonomous systems.
  • Insights gained from safety-critical incidents.
  • Best practices for sustaining SOTIF compliance.

Future Trends and the Role of SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • Evolution of standards and regulatory landscapes.
  • Emerging trends in autonomous driving and safety tech.
  • 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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