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

Module 1: Foundations of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Overview of embedded systems within the automotive sector
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: contrasting Classic and Adaptive approaches
• Key concepts and architectural layers of AUTOSAR
• Understanding ADAS systems and their interplay with AUTOSAR

Module 2: Core Concepts of the AUTOSAR Classic Platform

• Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• Mechanisms for ECU configuration and data communication
• Workflows and tooling for configuration
• Strategies for integrating AUTOSAR Classic with legacy systems

Module 3: Fundamentals of the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform

• Introduction to the architectural design of AUTOSAR Adaptive
• Design principles and execution models for Adaptive Applications (AA)
• POSIX-based operating systems and the role of Execution Management (EM)
• Adaptive Platform Services (AP Services) and communication middleware

Module 4: Service-Oriented Architecture and Communication

• Protocols and standards including SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com
• Configuring and designing service interfaces
• Facilitating communication between different Adaptive Applications
• Integration strategies with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: Applying AUTOSAR Adaptive to ADAS Development

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

Module 6: Development Workflows and Toolchains

• Overview of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains
• Utilizing modeling and configuration tools (such as Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalents)
• Processes for code generation and deployment to target hardware
• Techniques for testing and debugging 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
• Optimization strategies for real-time performance
• Emerging trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Practical Application and Capstone Project

• Guided hands-on exercises using AUTOSAR development tools
• Simulating and configuring ADAS components
• Mini-project: Developing a simple Adaptive AUTOSAR application for a specific ADAS scenario

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