To have the flexibility to compensate for errors in electric
vehicles, researchers are working as part of the EU-sponsored SafeAdapt project
to develop a new automotive software architecture. The aim is to allow
developers to design software so that the system will autonomously compensate
when problems arise during operation. This adaptive system is based on the
AUTOSAR automotive standard and supports validation in line with ISO 26262. In
parallel Fraunhofer ESK is leading the consortium in its efforts to come up
with a development method that will permit immediate implementation of the new
architecture. The project is slated to run until mid-2016.