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Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

  • Historical background and 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)
  • Distinguishing functional safety from SOTIF
  • Key terms: Hazard, Triggering Events, Safe State, and Unsafe State

SOTIF Process and Framework Overview

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

Identifying and Classifying Hazards

  • Specific hazards associated with ADAS and automated driving
  • Real-world use cases illustrating functional insufficiencies
  • Analysis of triggering events in operational scenarios

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

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

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • System architecture prioritized for safety
  • Considerations for software and hardware development
  • Embedding safety requirements within the design process

Verification and Validation Techniques

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

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

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

Documentation and Reporting Requirements

  • Standards for SOTIF process documentation
  • Key deliverables: Safety plan, safety case, and hazard reports
  • Stakeholder communication and regulatory compliance

SOTIF in Practice: Case Studies and Best Practices

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

Future Trends and the Role of SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • Evolving standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Developments in autonomous driving and safety technologies
  • Interactions with other safety-related 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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