As AVs transition from research labs to public roads, ensuring the reliability of safety-critical functionalities, such as emergency braking, becomes paramount. These systems must operate with uncompromising quality and consistency, regardless of the complexity or number of other vehicle functions running in parallel. This presentation explores strategies to maintain the integrity of safety-critical systems while managing the growing landscape of non-critical features in AV platforms. We will discuss engineering principles, software architectures, and quality assurance techniques that safeguard emergency systems without compromising system performance or innovation. The talk will also highlight challenges in harmonizing different safety levels within the vehicle and offer insights into best practices for aligning with international standards like ISO 26262 and ISO/TS 5083.

In this session, you will learn more about:

• Methods to isolate and prioritize safety-critical systems, such as emergency braking, in mixed-criticality environments
• Approaches to maintain system-wide quality without degrading the performance or integrity of life-saving functions
• Insights into standardization and compliance frameworks that support consistent development and validation of AV safety features