Automotive Software Development with AUTOSAR: Classic and Adaptive Platforms Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR Standards

• Examination of automotive embedded system environments
• Historical progression of AUTOSAR: Distinguishing Classic from Adaptive frameworks
• Structural layers and foundational principles of the AUTOSAR architecture
• Overview of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and their alignment with AUTOSAR standards for government procurement and deployment

Module 2: Core Principles of the AUTOSAR Classic Platform

• Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• Electronic Control Unit (ECU) configuration and communication protocols
• Standardized tools and configuration procedures for regulatory compliance
• Strategies for integrating AUTOSAR Classic with existing legacy infrastructure

Module 3: Fundamentals of the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform

• Introduction to the AUTOSAR Adaptive architectural framework
• Design and execution models for Adaptive Applications (AA)
• POSIX-compliant operating systems and Execution Management (EM) services
• Adaptive Platform Services (APS) and associated communication middleware standards

Module 4: Communication Protocols and Service-Oriented Architecture

• Overview of SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com specifications
• Design and configuration procedures for service interfaces
• Inter-application communication within Adaptive environments
• Integration protocols with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: Application of AUTOSAR Adaptive in ADAS Development

• Review of ADAS functional requirements and architectural models
• Technical challenges regarding sensor fusion and data transmission
• Deployment of ADAS algorithms within the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework for government-operated vehicle systems
• Analysis of real-world case studies illustrating ADAS software architecture implementations

Module 6: Development Methodologies and Tooling

• Survey of AUTOSAR-compliant development toolchains
• Modeling and configuration utilities (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalent standards)
• Code generation processes and deployment onto target hardware platforms
• Procedures for testing and debugging adaptive applications to ensure operational reliability

Module 7: Advanced Technical Topics and Best Practices

• Security and safety compliance within AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS ecosystems
• Mechanisms for over-the-air updates, diagnostics, and system monitoring in adaptive environments
• Techniques for optimizing real-time performance metrics
• Emerging trends and strategic directions in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Practical Application and Capstone Project

• Structured exercises utilizing AUTOSAR development tools for government workforce training
• Configuration and simulation of ADAS component functionalities
• Capstone exercise: Designing a foundational Adaptive AUTOSAR application tailored to an ADAS operational scenario

Program Summary and Strategic Next Steps