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

Module 1: Fundamentals of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Landscape of automotive embedded systems
• Evolution of AUTOSAR: Comparing Classic and Adaptive approaches
• Architectural layers and core concepts within AUTOSAR
• Relationship between ADAS systems and the AUTOSAR framework

Module 2: AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Core Principles

• Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• Configuration of ECUs and communication strategies
• Workflow management and tooling considerations
• Integration of AUTOSAR Classic with existing legacy systems

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Essentials

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

Module 4: Communication and Service-Oriented Design

• Protocols such as SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com
• Defining and configuring service interfaces
• Inter-process communication among Adaptive Applications
• Connectivity with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: Applying AUTOSAR Adaptive to ADAS

• Functional architecture and feature set of ADAS
• Challenges in sensor fusion and data exchange
• Incorporating ADAS algorithms within the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework
• Analysis of real-world ADAS software architecture case studies

Module 6: Development Workflows and Tooling

• Overview of the AUTOSAR-compliant toolchain
• Modeling and configuration utilities (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalents)
• Automated code generation and deployment to target hardware
• Debugging and testing adaptive applications

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Industry Best Practices

• Safety and security considerations in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS contexts
• Management of updates, diagnostics, and monitoring in adaptive settings
• Optimization techniques for real-time performance
• Emerging trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Practical Application and Project Work

• Guided exercises utilizing AUTOSAR development tools
• Simulation and configuration of ADAS components
• Capstone project: Designing a basic Adaptive AUTOSAR application for a specific ADAS scenario

Conclusions and Recommendations for Next Steps