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Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

  • Historical context and the evolution of the standard
  • Comparison between ISO 26262 and ISO/PAS 21448
  • Defining the scope and objective of SOTIF

Core Concepts and Definitions

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

The SOTIF Process and Framework

  • Phases of the SOTIF life cycle
  • The link between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA)
  • Principles of controllability and situational awareness

Hazard Identification and Classification

  • Potential hazards associated with ADAS and automated driving
  • Practical use cases illustrating functional insufficiencies
  • Triggering events observed in real-world conditions

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methodologies for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Managing unknown and foreseeable hazards
  • Selecting appropriate risk reduction strategies

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

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

Verification and Validation Methods

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

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Methods for real-time monitoring of safety systems
  • Leveraging field data for system refinement
  • Strategies for post-deployment safety management

Documentation and Reporting Standards

  • Standards for documenting the SOTIF process
  • Essential deliverables: Safety plan, safety case, and hazard reports
  • Stakeholder communication and regulatory compliance

Applying SOTIF: Case Studies and Best Practices

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

Future Trends and SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • Developments in standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Emerging trends in autonomous driving and safety tech
  • Interplay with other safety standards (ISO 26262, UNECE WP.29)

Requirements

  • Foundational 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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