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

Module 1: Foundational Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Introduction to automotive embedded systems
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: comparing Classic and Adaptive standards
• Understanding AUTOSAR architectural layers and core principles
• Overview of ADAS systems and their connection to AUTOSAR

Module 2: AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Core Principles

• Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• ECU configuration strategies and communication mechanisms
• Tooling and configuration workflows
• Integrating AUTOSAR Classic with legacy systems

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Basics

• Introduction to the AUTOSAR Adaptive architecture
• Design and execution of Adaptive Applications (AA)
• POSIX-based operating systems and Execution Management (EM)
• Adaptive Platform Services (AP Services) and communication middleware

Module 4: Communication and Service-Oriented Architecture

• Overview of SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com
• Designing and configuring service interfaces
• Inter-communication between Adaptive Applications
• Integration with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: Applying AUTOSAR Adaptive to ADAS Development

• Overview of ADAS features and functional architecture
• Challenges in sensor fusion and data communication
• Incorporating ADAS algorithms into AUTOSAR Adaptive
• Real-world case studies of ADAS software architectures

Module 6: Development Workflows and Tooling

• Overview of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains
• Modeling and configuration tools (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalents)
• Code generation and deployment on target hardware
• Testing and debugging adaptive applications

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

• Security and safety considerations in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS
• Updates, diagnostics, and monitoring in adaptive environments
• Optimizing real-time performance
• Emerging trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Practical Application and Capstone Project

• Guided practical exercises using AUTOSAR development tools
• Configuration and simulation of ADAS components
• Mini-project: Designing a simple Adaptive AUTOSAR application for an ADAS use case

Summary and Next Steps