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Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

  • Historical context and development of the standard
  • Comparative analysis: ISO 26262 versus ISO/PAS 21448
  • Definition and objectives of SOTIF

Key Concepts and Definitions

  • Definition of Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF)
  • Distinction between functional safety and SOTIF
  • Terminology: Hazard, Triggering Events, Safe State, and Unsafe State

SOTIF Process and Framework Overview

  • Phases of the SOTIF life cycle
  • Integration of Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)
  • Principles of system controllability and situational awareness

Identification and Classification of Hazards

  • Potential hazards associated with ADAS and automated driving systems
  • Application scenarios and examples of functional insufficiencies
  • Identification of triggering events in operational contexts

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methodologies for risk identification and evaluation
  • Addressing both known and foreseeable hazards
  • Determination of appropriate risk mitigation measures

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • Safety-centric system architecture
  • Hardware and software development considerations
  • Incorporation of safety requirements into design phases

Verification and Validation Techniques

  • Testing strategies: simulation, on-road testing, and field tests
  • Methods for detecting systematic and random failures
  • Validation of intended functionality in edge cases

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Techniques for real-time monitoring of safety systems
  • Utilization of field data for system refinement
  • Post-deployment safety strategies

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 driving systems
  • Lessons learned from safety-critical incidents
  • Best practices for maintaining 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
  • Relationship with other safety-related standards (ISO 26262, UNECE WP.29)

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Foundational understanding of automotive systems architectures
  • Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and software development life cycles

Intended Audience

  • Automotive safety engineers
  • Systems and software engineers
  • Functional safety managers
  • Automotive project managers
  • Quality management professionals
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