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

Module 1: Fundamentals of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Introduction to automotive embedded systems
• The progression of AUTOSAR: comparing Classic and Adaptive approaches
• Architectural layers of AUTOSAR and core principles
• Understanding ADAS systems and their alignment with AUTOSAR

Module 2: AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Essential Concepts

• Structure of Basic Software (BSW) and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• Configuring ECUs and managing communication pathways
• Utilizing tools and managing configuration workflows
• Integrating AUTOSAR Classic with legacy infrastructure

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Core Principles

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

Module 4: Service-Oriented Architecture and Communication

• Exploring SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com
• Crafting and configuring service interfaces
• Managing communication flows between Adaptive Applications
• Interfacing with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: Applying AUTOSAR Adaptive to ADAS Development

• Analysis of ADAS capabilities and functional architecture
• Addressing challenges in sensor fusion and data exchange
• Embedding ADAS algorithms within the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework
• Examining real-world examples of ADAS software design

Module 6: Development Processes and Tooling

• Overview of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains
• Using modeling and configuration tools (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalents)
• Generating code and deploying to target hardware
• Validating and debugging adaptive applications

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Industry Best Practices

• Ensuring security and safety in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS contexts
• Handling updates, diagnostics, and monitoring in adaptive setups
• Optimizing real-time performance
• Emerging trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Practical Application and Project Work

• Structured practical exercises with AUTOSAR development tools
• Configuring and simulating ADAS modules
• Capstone project: Creating a basic Adaptive AUTOSAR application for an ADAS scenario

Conclusion and Future Directions