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

Module 1: Foundations of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Overview of automotive embedded systems
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: comparing Classic and Adaptive approaches
• Architectural layers and core concepts within AUTOSAR
• The relationship between ADAS systems and the AUTOSAR framework

Module 2: AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Core Principles

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

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Essentials

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

Module 4: Communication and Service-Oriented Architecture

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

Module 5: AUTOSAR Adaptive in ADAS Development

• Functional architecture and overview of ADAS capabilities
• Addressing sensor fusion and data communication challenges
• Implementing ADAS algorithms within AUTOSAR Adaptive frameworks
• Analysis of real-world ADAS software architecture case studies

Module 6: Development Workflow and Tooling

• Overview of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains
• Utilizing modeling and configuration tools (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalents)
• Processes for code generation 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 contexts
• Managing updates, diagnostics, and monitoring in adaptive environments
• Optimizing real-time performance
• Emerging trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Practical Application and Project Work

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

Summary and Recommended Next Steps