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

Module 1: Foundations of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Fundamentals of automotive embedded systems.
• The progression of AUTOSAR: comparing Classic and Adaptive standards.
• Detailed examination of AUTOSAR architectural layers and core principles.
• The role of ADAS systems and their integration with AUTOSAR frameworks.

Module 2: Core Concepts of the AUTOSAR Classic Platform

• Structure of Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE).
• Configuring ECUs and managing communication mechanisms.
• Utilization of tools and standard configuration workflows.
• Strategies for integrating AUTOSAR Classic with legacy systems.

Module 3: Fundamentals of the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform

• Overview of the AUTOSAR Adaptive architectural model.
• Designing and executing Adaptive Applications (AA).
• Implementation of POSIX-based operating systems and Execution Management (EM).
• Managing Adaptive Platform Services (AP Services) and communication middleware.

Module 4: Service-Oriented Architecture and Communication

• Examination of SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com technologies.
• Configuration and design of service interfaces.
• Establishing communication links between Adaptive Applications.
• Interfacing with external ECUs and the Classic Platform.

Module 5: Applying AUTOSAR Adaptive to ADAS Development

• Analysis of ADAS functionalities and functional architecture.
• Addressing challenges in sensor fusion and data transmission.
• Incorporating ADAS algorithms within the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework.
• Review of real-world case studies involving ADAS software design.

Module 6: Development Workflows and Toolchains

• Survey of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains.
• Use of modeling and configuration platforms such as Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalent solutions.
• Processes for code generation and deployment to target hardware.
• Techniques for testing and debugging adaptive applications.

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Industry Best Practices

• Ensuring security and safety in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS contexts.
• Managing updates, diagnostics, and monitoring within adaptive environments.
• Strategies for optimizing real-time performance.
• Emerging trends in automotive software architecture.

Module 8: Practical Application and Capstone Project

• Supervised exercises utilizing AUTOSAR development tools.
• Simulation and configuration of ADAS-specific components.
• Mini-project: Developing a basic Adaptive AUTOSAR application for a specific ADAS scenario.

Course Summary and Future Directions