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

Module 1: Introduction to Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Foundations of automotive embedded systems
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: contrasting Classic and Adaptive approaches
• Key concepts and architectural layers of AUTOSAR
• The relationship between ADAS systems and AUTOSAR standards

Module 2: AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Core Concepts

• Understanding Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• ECU configuration strategies and communication mechanisms
• Workflow and tools for configuration
• Integrating AUTOSAR Classic with existing legacy systems

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Fundamentals

• An introduction to the AUTOSAR Adaptive architecture
• Design and execution principles for 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: AUTOSAR Adaptive in ADAS Development

• Functional architecture and key features of ADAS
• Challenges in sensor fusion and data communication
• Incorporating ADAS algorithms into the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework
• Analysis of real-world ADAS software architecture case studies

Module 6: Development Workflow and Tools

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

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

• Security and safety considerations in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS
• Diagnostics, monitoring, and update mechanisms in adaptive environments
• Strategies for real-time performance optimization
• Emerging trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Hands-On Practice and Project

• Supervised practical exercises using AUTOSAR development tools
• Simulating and configuring ADAS components
• Capstone project: designing a basic Adaptive AUTOSAR application for an ADAS scenario

Summary and Next Steps