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

Module 1: Foundations of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• An overview of automotive embedded systems.
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: Comparing Classic and Adaptive approaches.
• Understanding AUTOSAR architecture layers and fundamental concepts.
• The role of ADAS systems and their integration with AUTOSAR.

Module 2: Core Concepts of the AUTOSAR Classic Platform

• Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE).
• ECU configuration strategies and communication mechanisms.
• Workflow management and tool selection.
• Strategies for integrating AUTOSAR Classic with legacy systems.

Module 3: Fundamentals of the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform

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

Module 4: Communication and Service-Oriented Architecture

• Protocols and standards: SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com.
• Designing and configuring service interfaces.
• Facilitating communication between Adaptive Applications.
• Interfacing with external ECUs and the Classic Platform.

Module 5: Applying AUTOSAR Adaptive to ADAS Development

• Analysis of ADAS features and functional architecture.
• Addressing challenges in sensor fusion and data communication.
• Integrating ADAS algorithms within the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework.
• Case studies examining real-world ADAS software architectures.

Module 6: Development Workflows and Tooling

• An overview of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains.
• Utilizing modeling and configuration tools (such as Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalents).
• Code generation processes and deployment to target hardware.
• Techniques for testing and debugging adaptive applications.

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

• Ensuring security and safety in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS systems.
• Managing updates, diagnostics, and monitoring in adaptive environments.
• Optimizing real-time performance.
• Exploring future trends in automotive software architecture.

Module 8: Practical Exercises and Capstone Project

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

Summary and Future Steps