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Session

Case Study

Tuesday, March 18

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Live in Berlin

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Autonomous vehicles are poised to revolutionize mobility, but earning the trust of customers hinges on robust dependability engineering. This presentation delves into the triad of functional safety, SOTIF, and cybersecurity—three interconnected pillars critical for achieving trustworthy autonomous systems. Attendees will gain insights into how these fields interact to address challenges in feature validation, electronic malfunctions, and protection against cyberattacks. The session will explore the influence of these dependability measures on system performance and present a holistic approach to fostering customer confidence. By bridging technical rigor with practical solutions, this presentation aims to empower engineers to design safer, more secure, and reliable autonomous vehicles.

In this session, we will deep dive into:

  • The interplay between Functional Safety, SOTIF, and Cybersecurity in achieving dependable autonomous systems
  • Strategies for ensuring safety and reliability amidst hardware malfunctions, electronic issues, and intentional cyber threats
  • Practical methods to enhance trustworthiness and customer confidence in autonomous vehicle performance
Presentation

Speaker

Dr. Bernhard Bauer

Lead Safety Expert, CARIAD

Dr. Bernhard Bauer is a Lead Safety Expert at CARIAD, experienced in SOTIF, functional safety and cybersecurity.

Company

CARIAD

CARIAD is the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Founded in 2020, CARIAD creates and delivers synergetic digital technology for brands such as Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche. The company’s technology stack includes advanced driver assistance systems, charging technology, a unified infotainment platform, software functions for driving performance, as well as a new digital ecosystem and digital services in and around the vehicle. Iconic cars like the Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID.7, the Audi Q6 e-tron and the electric Porsche Macan are already equipped with the latest CARIAD technology. CARIAD has software centers in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia and India, where more than 6,000 experts work on making the automotive experience safer, more sustainable and more comfortable for everyone. #WeAreCARIAD

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