Course Outline

Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

  • Background and evolution of the standard
  • Overview of ISO 26262 vs. ISO/PAS 21448
  • Scope and purpose of SOTIF

Key Concepts and Definitions

  • Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF)
  • Functional safety vs. SOTIF
  • Terms: Hazard, Triggering Events, Safe State, and Unsafe State

SOTIF Process and Framework Overview

  • Stages of the SOTIF life cycle
  • Relationship between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA)
  • Concept of controllability and situational awareness

Identifying and Classifying Hazards

  • Potential hazards related to ADAS and automated driving
  • Use cases and examples of functional insufficiencies
  • Triggering events in real-world scenarios

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Techniques for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Addressing unknown and foreseeable hazards
  • Determining appropriate risk reduction measures

Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance

  • System architecture with a focus on safety
  • Software and hardware development considerations
  • Integration of safety requirements into design phases

Verification and Validation Techniques

  • Testing strategies: simulation, on-road testing, and field tests
  • Systematic and random failure detection methods
  • Validation of intended functionality in edge cases

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Techniques for real-time monitoring of safety systems
  • Collection and use of field data for refinement
  • Post-deployment safety strategies

Documentation and Reporting Requirements

  • SOTIF process documentation standards
  • Key deliverables: Safety plan, safety case, and hazard reports
  • Communication between stakeholders 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

  • Basic knowledge of automotive systems
  • Basic knowledge of system engineering processes and software development lifecycles

Audience

  • Automotive safety engineers
  • System and software engineers
  • Functional safety managers
  • Automotive project managers
  • Quality management professionals
 14 Hours

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