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 Duration 14 hours

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Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

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

Core Concepts and Definitions

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

Overview of the SOTIF Process and Framework

  • Phases of the SOTIF life cycle
  • Interplay between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA)
  • Understanding controllability and situational awareness

Identification and Classification of Hazards

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

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methodologies for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Managing unknown and foreseeable hazards
  • Establishing effective risk reduction measures

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • System architecture emphasizing safety integrity
  • Considerations for software and hardware development
  • Embedding safety requirements into design workflows

Verification and Validation Techniques

  • Testing approaches: simulation, on-road trials, and field operations
  • Methods for detecting systematic and random failures
  • Validating intended functionality under edge-case conditions

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Strategies for real-time safety system monitoring
  • Leveraging field data for system refinement
  • Implementing post-deployment safety protocols

Documentation and Reporting Standards

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

SOTIF in Practice: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Examination of SOTIF applications in ADAS and autonomous systems
  • Insights gained from safety-critical incidents
  • Recommended practices for sustaining SOTIF compliance

Future Trends and SOTIF’s Role in Autonomous Vehicles

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

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of automotive systems
  • Basic proficiency in 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

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