AI and
Machine Learning
AI and Machine Learning add unique challenges to safety-compliant engineering. How do you assign ASIL to complex libraries, silicon components like NGUs and GPUs, that were never designed for safety? The new standards provide key guidance but require experienced interpretation to apply on real-world projects. We have been working with Automotive ML applications since 2015 on a variety of software and silicon projects. Let's talk.
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Functional Safety Training for AI and ML
ISO 26262, ISO PAS 8800, and SOTIF work together assess and mitigate risks associated with today's artificial intelligence and machine learning hardware, software, and silicon. We offer the following training in this area:
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1 day course, onsite or online, English
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Full coverage of ISO PAS 8800, SOTIF
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Understand the connections between these standards and ISO 26262
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Hands on exercises to develop requirements, architectures, and assess risks
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Software and Silicon solutions are discussed. Training can be focused on the domain upon request.
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Architecture Analysis
We take a systematic approach to review system, hardware, and software architectures for use in safety-related applications. Working with your architects in a 2 or 3 day workshop format, we use the following methods to identify risk in the architecture when it comes to meeting safety goals and derived safety requirements:
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Fault Tree Analysis
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Dependent Failure Analysis
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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SOTIF and STPA Analysis
We have worked with most of the industry standard tools, but can also provide templates and methodologies if none exist. Architecture weaknesses are categorized by risk and action plans are created to address risks.
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Expert Guidance
Machine learning libraries bring unique challenges to safety engineering. For teams that already work on safety-related systems, hardware, software, or silicon that need additional guidance and practical interpretation and application of the standards in their project context, we bring seasoned experts to help. These bespoke engagements provide the exact support needed for a defined scope of work