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 vs. Adaptive
• AUTOSAR architecture layers and fundamental concepts
• An introduction to 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
• Toolchains and configuration workflows
• Integrating AUTOSAR Classic with legacy systems

Module 3: AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform – Fundamentals

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

Module 4: Communication and Service-Oriented Architecture

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

Module 5: AUTOSAR Adaptive in ADAS Development

• An overview of ADAS features and functional architecture
• Challenges in sensor fusion and data communication
• Integrating ADAS algorithms within AUTOSAR Adaptive
• Case studies on real-world ADAS software architecture

Module 6: Development Workflow and Tools

• An overview of AUTOSAR-compliant toolchains
• Modelling and configuration tools (e.g., Vector, EB tresos, DaVinci, or equivalents)
• 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
• Real-time performance optimisation
• Emerging 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