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Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

  • Historical context and the 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)
  • Differentiating functional safety from SOTIF
  • Key terms: Hazard, Triggering Events, Safe State, and Unsafe State

SOTIF Process and Framework Insights

  • Phases of the SOTIF lifecycle
  • The interplay between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA)
  • Understanding controllability and situational awareness

Identification and Classification of Hazards

  • Hazards associated with ADAS and automated driving
  • Real-world examples and use cases of functional insufficiencies
  • Recognizing triggering events in actual driving scenarios

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

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

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • Safety-focused system architecture
  • Considerations for software and hardware development
  • Embedding safety requirements during the design phase

Verification and Validation Approaches

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

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

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

Documentation and Reporting Standards

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

SOTIF in Action: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Analyzing SOTIF implementations in ADAS and autonomous driving
  • Key takeaways from safety-critical incidents
  • Best practices for sustaining SOTIF compliance

Future Trends and SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • The evolution of standards and regulatory landscapes
  • Trends in autonomous driving and safety innovation
  • Interrelation with other safety standards (ISO 26262, UNECE WP.29)

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of automotive systems
  • Basic proficiency in system engineering workflows 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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