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 Duration 28 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Automotive Software and the AUTOSAR Ecosystem

  • An introduction to automotive embedded systems
  • The evolution of AUTOSAR: distinguishing Classic from Adaptive architectures
  • Deep dive into AUTOSAR architectural layers and core principles
  • Exploring ADAS systems and their alignment with AUTOSAR standards

Module 2: The AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Core Principles

  • Structuring the Basic Software (BSW) layers and managing the Runtime Environment (RTE)
  • Configuring ECUs and managing communication mechanisms
  • Navigating toolchains and configuration workflows
  • Integrating AUTOSAR Classic solutions with legacy systems

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Essential Concepts

  • Introduction to the AUTOSAR Adaptive architectural model
  • Designing and executing Adaptive Applications (AA)
  • Leveraging POSIX-based operating systems and the Execution Management (EM)
  • Utilising Adaptive Platform Services (AP Services) and communication middleware

Module 4: Communication Protocols and Service-Oriented Architecture

  • Implementing SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com
  • Designing and configuring robust service interfaces
  • Facilitating communication between Adaptive Applications
  • Ensuring interoperability with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: Deploying AUTOSAR Adaptive for ADAS Development

  • Reviewing ADAS capabilities and functional architectures
  • Addressing challenges in sensor fusion and data communication
  • Integrating ADAS algorithms within the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework
  • Analysing real-world case studies of ADAS software architectures

Module 6: Development Workflows and Tooling

  • Overview of the AUTOSAR-compliant toolchain
  • Utilising modelling and configuration tools (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalents)
  • Managing code generation and deployment to target hardware
  • Testing and debugging adaptive applications effectively

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Industry Best Practices

  • Ensuring security and safety in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS contexts
  • Managing updates, diagnostics, and monitoring in adaptive environments
  • Optimising real-time performance
  • Exploring emerging trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Practical Application and Capstone Project

  • Guided practical exercises using professional AUTOSAR development tools
  • Configuring and simulating ADAS components
  • Mini-project: Designing a simple Adaptive AUTOSAR application for a specific ADAS use case

Course Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming specifically for embedded systems
  • A solid comprehension of fundamental automotive software principles
  • Working knowledge of microcontrollers, communication protocols, and real-time operating systems

Target Audience

  • Automotive software developers and systems engineers
  • Embedded systems architects
  • Specialists in ADAS and autonomous vehicle software development

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