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Navigating the ADAS/ADS Safety Landscape: Key Standards and Regulations
The rapid adoption of ADAS and ADS requires rigorous safety and cyber security validation processes, with key standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 being essential to ensure reliability and public trust.
Global regulations and safety standards play a crucial role in the evolution of ADAS/ADS, aiming to minimise risks and increase public confidence.
The adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS) is rapidly increasing, driven by regulations and technological advancements. This evolution demands robust safety validation processes due to potential malfunctions and accidents. Despite the growing presence of these technologies, public trust in ADS remains reserved.
In the European Union, it became mandatory for all new cars to include the Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) since July 2022. Similar regulations exist in other regions.
At Critical Software, safety, cybersecurity, and now Artificial Intelligence (AI) have always been at the core of our competences. With over two decades of experience in these domains, we have developed and implemented advanced technologies designed to meet rigorous safety and reliability benchmarks.
Standardization is crucial for safe systems, as there needs to be a common understanding of what is deemed safe and secure enough. The standardization landscape is vast and spans from the vehicle to the system level trying to standardize the entire development lifecycle. Some of the more prominent standards are:
- SAE J3016 / ISO 22736 defines terms and classifies automation systems.
- ISO 26262 addresses the functional safety of electronic systems.
- ISO/PAS 21448 (SOTIF) complements ISO 26262, focusing on risks stemming from insufficient intended functionality.
- ISO/PAS 8800 deals with the functional safety of road vehicle systems utilizing AI.
- ISO 21434 manages cybersecurity risks throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
Critical Software offers a holistic approach to ADAS/ADS safety, providing safety and cybersecurity assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance with standards like ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434, and implementing secure development practices to guarantee the highest levels of reliability and trust.
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