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

Module 1: Introduction to Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Overview of automotive embedded systems
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: Comparing Classic and Adaptive approaches
• Core concepts and architectural layers of AUTOSAR
• Understanding ADAS systems and their integration with AUTOSAR

Module 2: AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Core Concepts

• Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• ECU configuration and communication strategies
• Workflow management and associated tools
• Interfacing AUTOSAR Classic with legacy systems

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Fundamentals

• Introduction to the AUTOSAR Adaptive architecture
• Design principles 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 such as SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com
• Designing and configuring service interfaces
• Facilitating communication between Adaptive Applications
• Integration with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: AUTOSAR Adaptive in ADAS Development

• Key ADAS features and functional architectural overview
• Challenges in sensor fusion and data communication
• Incorporating ADAS algorithms within the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework
• Analysis of real-world ADAS software architecture case studies

Module 6: Development Workflow and Tools

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

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

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

Module 8: Hands-On Practice and Project

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

Conclusion and Recommended Next Steps