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

Module 1: Introduction to Automotive Software and AUTOSAR

• An overview of automotive embedded systems.
• The evolution of AUTOSAR: Comparing Classic and Adaptive platforms.
• Key concepts and architecture layers of AUTOSAR.
• An overview of ADAS systems and their relationship with AUTOSAR.

Module 2: AUTOSAR Classic Platform – Core Concepts

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

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Fundamentals

• 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: Communication and Service-Oriented Architecture

• SOME/IP, DDS, and ara::com.
• Designing and configuring service interfaces.
• Communication between Adaptive Applications.
• Integration with external ECUs and the Classic Platform.

Module 5: AUTOSAR Adaptive in ADAS Development

• Overview of ADAS features and functional architecture.
• Challenges in sensor fusion and data communication.
• Integrating ADAS algorithms within AUTOSAR Adaptive.
• Real-world case studies of ADAS software architecture.

Module 6: Development Workflow and Tools

• Overview of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains.
• Modelling and configuration tools (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or similar).
• Code generation and deployment on target hardware.
• Testing and debugging adaptive applications.

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

• Security and safety considerations in AUTOSAR Adaptive and ADAS.
• Updates, diagnostics, and monitoring in adaptive environments.
• Optimising real-time performance.
• Future trends in automotive software architecture.

Module 8: Hands-On Practice and Project

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

Summary and Next Steps