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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 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

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

Identifying and Classifying Hazards

  • Relevant hazards in ADAS and automated driving
  • Case studies illustrating functional insufficiencies
  • Triggering events in real-world contexts

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methods 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
  • Integrating safety requirements into design phases

Verification and Validation Techniques

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

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Real-time monitoring techniques for safety systems
  • Leveraging field data for system refinement
  • Post-deployment safety strategies

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

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

Future Trends and the Role of SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • Evolution of standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Trends in autonomous driving and safety technologies
  • 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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