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Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

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

Core Concepts and Definitions

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

Overview of the SOTIF Process and Framework

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

Hazard Identification and Classification

  • Identifying hazards associated with ADAS and automated driving
  • Practical use cases and examples of functional insufficiencies
  • Recognizing triggering events in real-world contexts

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methods for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Managing unknown and foreseeable hazards
  • Establishing appropriate risk reduction measures

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • System architecture centered on safety
  • Considerations for software and hardware development
  • Integrating safety requirements into the design phase

Verification and Validation Techniques

  • Testing strategies including simulation, on-road testing, and field trials
  • Methods for detecting systematic and random failures
  • Validating intended functionality in edge cases

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

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

Documentation and Reporting Requirements

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

SOTIF in Practice: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Analyzing SOTIF implementations in ADAS and autonomous driving systems
  • Learning from safety-critical incidents
  • Best practices for maintaining SOTIF compliance

Future Trends and SOTIF’s Role in Autonomous Vehicles

  • The evolution of standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Emerging trends in autonomous driving and safety technology
  • Interrelation with other safety standards (ISO 26262, UNECE WP.29)

Requirements

  • Fundamental 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
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