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

Module 1: Foundations of Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• Overview of embedded systems in the automotive sector
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: Comparing Classic and Adaptive
• Key concepts and layers within the AUTOSAR architecture
• The role of ADAS systems in relation to AUTOSAR

Module 2: Core Concepts of the AUTOSAR Classic Platform

• Basic Software (BSW) layers and the Runtime Environment (RTE)
• Configuring ECUs and establishing communication mechanisms
• Exploring tools and configuration workflows
• Integrating AUTOSAR Classic with legacy systems

Module 3: Fundamentals of the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform

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

Module 4: Service-Oriented Architecture and Communication

• Protocols such as SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com
• Designing and configuring service interfaces
• Communication strategies between Adaptive Applications
• Interoperability with external ECUs and the Classic Platform

Module 5: AUTOSAR Adaptive in ADAS Development

• Overview of ADAS features and functional architectures
• Addressing sensor fusion and data communication challenges
• Incorporating ADAS algorithms into the AUTOSAR Adaptive framework
• Case studies on real-world ADAS software architectures

Module 6: Development Workflows and Tooling

• Overview of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains
• Modeling and configuration tools (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalent)
• Code generation and deployment to target hardware
• Testing and debugging techniques for adaptive applications

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

• Security and safety considerations in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS
• Managing updates, diagnostics, and monitoring in adaptive environments
• Optimizing real-time performance
• Future trends in automotive software architecture

Module 8: Hands-On Practice and Capstone Project

• Guided practical exercises using AUTOSAR development tools
• Simulating and configuring ADAS components
• Mini-project: Designing a basic Adaptive AUTOSAR application for a specific ADAS use case

Summary and Future Steps