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AESIN Conference 2019

FULL AGENDA

08:00 - 09:00 Registration (Britannia Suite)

09:00 - 11:00 Executive Track

Welcome and H&S Paul Jarvie (AESIN Director)

Welcome & Introduction from Alan Banks (CEO TechWorks)

David Blackburn (Bentley Motors) & Roger Rivett (MISRA) - MISRA Guidelines for Automotive Safety Arguments

David Hudson, TATA Motors

Break - Britannia Suite 11:00 - 12:30 Session 1

ACES Executive Track 1 Manxman Suite

ADAS & HAV Track 1Compton Suite

More Electric Powertrain Track 1Premier Suite

Session Introduction - Alan Walker - AVL

Stuart Jobbins - Sofintsys

Jonathan Moore - EXIDA

Tim Edwards - Horiba Mira

Stephen Janouch - Green Hills Software

Session Introduction - Dr Stephen Lambert

lain Forbes - CCAV, Director

Laith Altimime - SEMI, President Europe

Matt Boyle, OBE - Collingwood Solutions

Daniel Ruiz, CEO - Zenzic

Session Introduction - Dr Will Drury

Nishant Tholiya - KPIT

Dr Alastair McGibbon, CSA Catapult

Dilraj Semi - eDrive

James Baxter - Ricardo

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch (Britannia Suite)

13:30 - 15:15 Session 2



Clean & Connected Mobility Track 2Premier Suite

Session Introduction - Andrew Ashby

Andrew Graham - White Willow

Dr Stephen Lambert - McLaren Applied Technologies

Ben Boutcher-West - AppyWay

Bernhard Mueller-Bessler - Synopsys

Emma Haskett - SA Catapult

Session introduction - Alan Walker

Andrew Banks - LDRA

Mike Dempsey - Claytex

David Auger - ANSYS

Thomas Wilson & Gaurav Pahwa - Altran

Philip Clarke - dSpace

Session Introduction - Paul Jarvie

Alan Wong - EnSilica

Chris Polmear - Millbrook

Dr David Simkin - Warwick University

Gabriele Pulini - Mentor, A Siemens Business

Robert Moran - NXP

15:15 - 15:45 Break (Britannia Suite)

Break - Britannia Suite


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15:45 - 17:10 Session 3



ADAS & HAV Track 3Premier Suite

Session Introduction - Peter Davies

Amy B - NCSC

Peter Davies -Thales

Aileen Ryan - UltraSoC

Scott Cadzow - Crypta Labs

Session Introduction - Dr Stephen Lambert

Bill Kim - AVL Powertrain

Georgios Papadakis - UKRI Innovate UK

Rob Millar - Williams Advanced Engineering

Bryce Johnston - Imagination Technologies

Session Introduction - Alan Walker

Frank Makinson- XPI Simulation

Daniel Clapham - National Instruments

Charles Macfarlane - Codeplay

John Yates - Helix Technologies

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17:30 - 17:45 Conference Wrap Up - Andrew Ashby

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18:30 Dinner


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David Blackburn, Bentley Motors


BiographyDavid is the Func�onal Safety Expert at Bentley Motors with 17 years' experience in the electronics and automo�ve industries, with the last 12 years in Func�onal Safety.

He has a Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering from UMIST in Manchester and is currently both the Chair of the MISRA consor�um and the MISRA Safety Argument working group. MISRA is a collabora�on between manufacturers, component suppliers and engineering consultancies which seeks to promote best prac�ce in developing safety and security-related electronic systems and other so�ware-intensive applica�ons.

Roger Rive�, MISRABiographyDavid is the Func�onal Safety Expert at Bentley Motors with 17 years' experience in the electronics and automo�ve industries, with the last 12 years in Func�onal Safety.

He has a Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering from UMIST in Manchester and is currently both the Chair of the MISRA consor�um and the MISRA Safety Argument working group. MISRA is a collabora�on between manufacturers, component suppliers and engineering consultancies which seeks to promote best prac�ce in developing safety and security-related electronic systems and other so�ware-intensive applica�ons.

AbstractMISRA is a collabora�on between manufacturers, component suppliers and engineering consultancies which seeks to promote best prac�ce in developing safety and security-related electronic systems and other so�ware-intensive applica�ons. This consor�um has produced new guidance, ‘Guidelines for Automo�ve Safety Arguments’ available from September 2019.

These guidelines provide clarity on how to develop Safety Arguments in line with exis�ng standards and aim to provide a more holis�c framework through which to develop Safety Arguments, with prac�cal guidance and examples.

Terminology from ISO 26262:2018 is used throughout, but the concepts are equally applicable to other safety standards used in other industries.

The presenta�on introduces the main themes used within the publica�on.

David Hudson, TATA MotorsLeading advanced ICE and EV propulsion technology development


BiographyStarted automo�ve industry career in 1975 with Jaguar Cars in Coventry as a sponsored student-appren�ce with the company while studying for mechanical Engineering degree at Lanchester Polytechnic (now Coventry University). Joined the Vehicle Research department of Product Engineering a�er gradua�on in 1979, and went on to develop the team that was responsible for the noise and vibra�on refinement of the all-new AJ6 engine and the XJ40 car - Jaguar’s first all-new vehicle in 30 years.

Subsequently spent significant �me working in Far East and USA in technical and managerial consul�ng roles, mainly focused on NVH (Noise Vibra�on & Harshness) before diversifying into powertrain and other vehicle technologies, bringing me into contact with engineering teams for a wide range of mobility products. Joining Tata Motors European Technical Centre in 2008, I spent 3 years based in Pune, India running the NVH team, later taking lead role as Programme Chief Engineer for several new vehicle projects delivered for Tata Motors based from the European Technical Centre at University of Warwick.

Now responsible for leading strategy and engineering development of low-carbon powertrain technologies (ICE/xEV) and early-stage vehicle a�ribute delivery for Tata Motors future passenger car product por�olio.

Iain Forbes, CCAVHead of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles


BiographyIain Forbes is the head of the UK Government's Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, a policy unit based jointly in the Department for Transport and the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The Centre aims to help ensure that the UK remains a world leader in developing and tes�ng connected and autonomous vehicles. Prior to joining CCAV, Iain worked in No10 as a Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, covering issues including transport and the devolved administra�ons.

He has previously worked in both the Department for Transport and the Home Office, advising on innova�on, science and technology, security policy and environmental strategy.

Laith Al�mime, Semi EuropePresident


BiographyAs President of SEMI Europe, Laith Al�mime leads SEMI’s ac�vi�es in Europe and Middle East and North Africa (MENA). He has overall responsibility for regional events, programs, membership, advocacy, and collabora�ve forums. Addi�onally, he manages and nurtures rela�onships with SEMI members in the region, as well as with local associa�ons and cons�tuents in industry, government, and academia. He provides support and services to SEMI members worldwide that have supply chain interests in Europe.

Al�mime has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, mostly in Europe. He has held leadership posi�ons at Al�s, Infineon, Qimonda, KLA-Tencor, Communicant Semiconductor AG, NEC Semiconductors, and imec.

Al�mime holds a BS from Heriot-Wa� University, Scotland.

Ma� Boyle OBE, UKRIInterim Challenge Director at Driving the Electric Revolu�on


BiographyUn�l November 30, 2017 Ma� Boyle was President and CEO of Sevcon; a Nasdaq listed, Global, North East England Headquartered company which is at the forefront of the global electrifica�on. During Ma�’s Presidency Sevcon grew from a $20M industrial business in 1997 to a Company acquired by BorgWarner for $200M in September 2017 which was predominately automo�ve focused. Ma� consults for German, Italian, US, Chinese and UK companies M&A, strategic planning and UK inward investment, all associated with electrifica�on.

Ma� was one of the authors of the successful Stephenson Challenge, now Driving the Electric Revolu�on an Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Wave 3 Challenge. Ma� has con�nued his interest in the seven sector electrifica�on challenge by becoming the Interim Challenge Director. Ma� is a member of the IET Industrial skills policy group, is the Independent Board member of the North East Automo�ve Alliance (NEAA) and Chairs the North East Skills chairs group a group dedicated to dissemina�on of best prac�ce in Engineering Skills genera�on. Ma� was awarded an OBE for services to Engineering and Skills in the 2018 New Year honours list.

Dr. Daniel Ruiz, ZenzicCEO

“The Road to 2030 - The Connected and Automated Reality”


BiographyDaniel joined Zenzic as CEO in November 2017 to lead the UK’s £200 million connected and self-driving development programme.Prior to leading Zenzic, he managed a 500-strong team as MD of Dynniq UK, tackling traffic challenges with technology-based solu�ons.Daniel also oversaw the London Streets Traffic Control Centre and maintenance of Greater London's 6000 sets of traffic lights, and set up the Transport Coordina�on Centre for the London 2012 Olympics.

Stuart Jobbins, SofintsysDirector, Chief Execu�ve and Principal Consultant

“Lateral Thinking – Steering safely towards Autonomous Driving”


BiographyOver 30 years experience in Systems development (mostly embedded Electronic and So�ware scope) in a wide range of industrial domains.Sought a�er for his Technical Direc�on, Engineering and Programme management of so�ware intensive systems. Stuart has been a key driver of product strategy that spans en�re business por�olios with product architectures, organisa�on and processes that span mul�ple product ranges, a wide range of customer products, programmes and interna�onal collabora�ve development. Passionate about the need to improve educa�on of next genera�on engineers to the modern and future complexity challenges, he has led and influenced strategic research into so�ware systems development and the associated technology development, with an extensive network in academic and partner industries.

AbstractThis paper will present a case-study from a perspec�ve of a Steering systems supplier in the develop-ment of a strategic Electric Power Steering product capable of suppor�ng ‘full autonomous steering’ (i.e. SAE J3016 L5 vehicles having no ‘dual mode’ controls). These variants address a wide range of customer needs including personal transport road use, urban mobility solu�ons, through to high speed motorsport with ‘hands-off’ track performance demonstra�on, to mixed steering authority as part of driver training.

The study compares the tradi�onal Electric Power Assisted Steering products and their ability to respond to the SAE J3016 Levels of automa�on (e.g. L2 as typically deployed in current produc�on vehicles for the road) in both the Dynamic Driving Task (DDT) and DDT Fallback, including the prac�cality of a ‘request to intervene’ and ensuing ‘driver fallback’ at L3 automa�on, as a reliable argument in steering opera�on for Func�onal Safety assessment.

The study looks at the implica�ons of Fail Safe (non-opera�onal) versus Fail Func�onal (Opera�onal) for steering systems within vehicles equipped with a mechanically linked human driver operated steering wheel and the implica�ons on vehicle steering geometries and the further implica�ons of a true ‘Steer-by-wire’ in say a driverless vehicle, with a remote user, or where no mechanical linkage may be fi�ed (e.g. in detachable modular systems).

A brief assessment of the impact of Autonomous Driving has on Steering product cost, mass, packaging geometry will be used to iden�fy the key engineering and technical challenges in developing a robust system concept and solu�on.

Insight will be given into the key artefacts of system design necessary to achieve a Fail Func�onal system (in response to a DDT Performance-relevant System Failure) whilst respec�ng mul�ple ASIL D safety goals in Opera�onal Driving Domains for L3-L5 capable steering solu�ons for road vehicle deployments.

Jonathan Moore, ExidaDirector Advanced Systems


BiographyJonathan Moore is the Director of Advanced Systems with exida Consul�ng LLC. He has over 20 years of automo�ve and robo�cs experience in systems engineering, failure mode avoidance and standards based so�ware development. He focuses on suppor�ng new and exis�ng customers with their implementa�on of func�onal safety standards.He has a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering from University of York and a Master of Science Electromagne�c Compa�bility from University of York.

Jonathan has worked with (and for) several automo�ve OEMs around the world and hundreds of Tier Ones and startups. More recently with exida he has been called on to help innova�ve technology companies find solu�ons to real world safety problems and applies his skill and knowledge of a whole range of func�onal safety standards including ISO 26262 to guide engineering solu�ons toward improved reliability, performance and safety.

Tim Edwards, Horiba MiraSenior Consultant, CAV Technologies

“AESIN ADAS and AV Verification and Validation Roadmap”


BiographyTim Edwards is Senior Consultant in Connected and Automated Vehicle technologies at HORIBA MIRA. Over more than 12 years his work with MIRA has spanned Driver Assistance Systems, Automated and Cooperative Driving. Tim was MIRA technical lead for advanced collaborative R&D programmes including SAFESPOT, SAFERIDER, and UK Autodrive, and the current TIC-IT, Park-IT, and VeriCAV projects. Tim led a range of design and implementation projects for the City Circuit, a unique purpose-built ITS test facility hosted at MIRA, and now advises international customers on CAV test and facility development.

AbstractOne of the key challenges for enabling CAV deployment in a safe and sustainable way is ensuring that a framework for Verification and Validation (V&V) is fully defined. As well as presenting a significant challenge this creates a sizeable opportunity for the UK to develop world class capabilities and attract further CAV businesses to the UK for development and trials. This presentation summarises work done by the AESIN community, in collaboration with Automotive Council UK, towards a roadmap for CAV V&V.

Stephen Janouch, Green Hills SystemsSen. Manager Business Development EMEA

“Growing Threat – Aligning Safety & Security for Autonomous Driving, Level 3 and above”


BiographyStephan Janouch works as a Senior Business Development Manager for Green Hills So�ware in the EMEA region. He holds a German diploma in Electrical Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences in Landshut. Before joining Green Hills So�ware, he has worked in Applica�ons Engineering, Sales, Marke�ng and also spent several years being Editor-in-Chief of Elektronik automo�ve magazine.

AbstractThe automo�ve industry has spent a vast amount of money and energy to increase the driver assistance capabili�es of its products. While most of the cars on the road today offer assistance rated to Level 2/2+ or below, within the next one or two model genera�ons Level 3 and higher will be deployed in significant numbers. This development will not only require changes in the EE architecture of the vehicles but also to the drivers’ mind-set as he will be handing over responsibility and control to a computer. This pres-enta�on will touch on safety and security implica�ons on the development process, propose the revised vehicle architecture, and also the overall approach the industry has to take towards safety and security.

Nishant Tholiya, KPITVice President and Business Leader Conven�onal and Electric Powertrain, Vehicle Systems

“Software re-architecture and ECU virtualization : A method-ology towards software validation”


BiographyNishant heads the Conven�onal Powertrain, Electric Powertrain and Vehicle Systems Business at KPIT. As a core member for the leadership team at KPIT he is responsible for business growth, technology roadmap, R&D investments, delivery and P&L for the Conven�onal Powertrain, Electric Mobility, Body Controls, Func�onal Safety and Vehicle Architecture prac�ces at KPIT. As a passionate technologist, Nishant has keen interest in new technologies area which help in moving towards cleaner and safer vehicles. He is regular par�cipant at technology forums, innova�on councils and industry events. He has published several ar�cles and filed a patent in the area for protec�on of embedded so�ware codes. He has more than 20 years of experience in areas of automo�ve embedded systems, design & development of ECUs, vehicle-networking, func�onal safety, so�ware product line architecture (SPLA), model-based development methodology, vehicle dynamics and automo�ve electronics. At KPIT, he has been part of the automo�ve so�ware group and build up and grew the Powertrain and Electric Powertrain prac�ces. Over the years he has been part of successfully delivering mul�ple projects for automo�ve OEMs and Tier1s. Nishant has an eye for minute details, is very methodical and process oriented and has a cool and calm approach. Currently he is leading a team of more than 2000 engineers who are working to reimagine mobility.

AbstractIn recent year, Automo�ve Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR) is gaining popularity. Its proven benefits are providing a mo�ve towards upgrading the legacy so�ware. While an industry ini�ates a journey towards AUTOSAR, it also aims to con�nue running exis�ng produc�on program on legacy so�ware. Hence there is always limita�on on availability of hardware resources (e.g. Hardware In loop systems, vehicles). Also, there is a need to have a valida�on methodology which can expedite the valida�on process for the modified so�ware.Electronic Control Unit (ECU) virtualiza�on is being promoted for development and valida�on of automo�ve so�ware. ECU virtualiza�on allows execu�on of integrated so�ware on developer’s computer, enabling faster algorithm tes�ng. Valida�on through ECU virtualiza�on in AUTOSAR re architecture use case addresses highlighted challenges with ease. Also, the process establishes the needed infrastructure to con�nue with algorithm development and valida�on on modified so�ware in virtualized environment and enables benefits of ECU virtualiza�on at once.

In this paper, a systema�c approach to use of ECU virtualiza�on in valida�on of So�ware Re-architecture is discussed. The prime mo�ve of valida�on is to match the func�onality and behavior of modified so�ware with legacy so�ware on various drive cycle. Since legacy so�ware is already running on HIL and other systems, mul�ple test vectors can be created easily. A seamless integra�on and valida�on process is defined to validate the so�ware component, composi�on and system model through same set of test data. Various automa�on methodologies are proposed and implemented to speed up the process.We have used the discussed process during the migra�on of Transmission control Module so�ware from legacy to AUTOSAR. The toolchain selected for AUTOSAR Architecture modelling is used with addi�onal tools for virtual valida�on. The process helped in resolving various so�ware integra�on issues well before moving to HIL systems. The detailed list of such issue, their origin and probable impact if not resolved in virtual environment is discussed.

Alastair McGibbon, CSA CatapultESCAPE


BiographyAlastair has over 30 years’ experience in semiconductors and electronics, working in the UK, South East Asia and the US.

He has spent the last 15 years working across the UK supply chain in power electronics, helping to encourage collabora�on and increase government awareness of the important of power electronics in systems.

He is currently responsible for Power Electronics Business Development at the new Compound Semi-conductor Applica�ons Catapult, with the remit of helping the UK power electronics supply chain to exploit the opportuni�es of wide bandgap semiconductors in systems applica�ons.”

AbstractThe role of the Compound Semiconductor Applica�ons Catapult is to bring together the capabili�es of the UK Power Electronics Supply Chain to help develop world-class innova�ve solu�ons in wide bandgap power electronics. The ESCAPE project is a prime example of this ambi�on. It is a £20m APC-funded program involving 12 organisa�ons that will demonstrate all-UK solu�ons in SiC power electronic sub-systems covering fab technology to product. It will not only demonstrate end-to-end UK capability, but also provide a pla�orm to showcase UK innova�on in the complex system integra�on challenges that ar4e intrinsic to wide bandgap-based power electronic systems.

Dilraj Semi, eDrive Engineering Systems


BiographyDilraj began his career as a stress engineer in the aerospace sector. He has since transi�oned into the automo�ve world and has developed his skills to include electromagne�c and thermal disciplines.

At eDrive Engineering Services he leads a team of engineering analysts that deliver quality results to customers worldwide.

AbstractOp�mal design for electric drive systems for any vehicle depends heavily on applica�on requirements. No dominant configura�on currently exists and consequently data-driven approaches to concept selec�on and op�misa�on are extremely valuable. Currently, most op�misa�on efforts are focused on component level and cri�cal system-level decisions are frequently made on subjec�ve grounds. We at eDrive have developed an advanced tool chain designed to address these shor�alls. Our approach to this highly dimensional problem u�lises custom tools integrated with high-fidelity electromagne�c, thermal, and structural FEA within the Ansys Workbench environment and also takes advantage of Ansys’ built-in op�misa�on rou�nes. The tool can generate a vast number of real powertrain solu�ons that help enable the selec�on of truly op�mised electric drive systems. The flexibility of the tool allows any system changes to be quickly assessed and predict parameters such as drive cycle efficiencies and noise.

James Baxter, RicardoPrincipal Engineer in Simula�on


BiographyJames Baxter is Principal Engineer in Simula�on at Ricardo. James has always loved cars and has more than 10 years’ experience in the simula�on domain, and currently works on the simula�on of xEV components and integrated vehicle systems.

Work involves using vehicle performance simula�on tools to obtain relevant duty cycles through to the thermal management of the components using Integrated Model Based Development (iMBD) tools and techniques. On ba�ery packs, James works on the design and analysis of the component and the integra�on within a vehicle’s HVAC and thermal management systems.

James enjoys exploring the new opportuni�es that powertrain diversity brings to the engineer; the chance to op�mise mul�ple vehicle systems in conjunc�on with each other and the associated energy efficiency challenges.

AbstractBa�ery thermal management systems development and vehicle integra�on for conven�onal and ultra-fast charging capabili�es. Market analysis are clearly showing increased electrifica�on of powertrains and especially in 2030, Ba�ery Electric Vehicle (BEV), market could be as high as 30%. The key element for the electrifica�on is the ba�ery. Among the different challenges for developing a ba�ery pack for HEV and BEV, the cooling method can account for up to 15% of the total cost of the ba�ery pack as well as impac�ng weight and packaging volume. With the forecasted cost reduc�on of the ba�ery cell, the required increase in power density and energy density, the cooling method plays an even greater role. The paper will present the methodology used to develop the cooling method for cylindrical and pouch cells. Ricardo will present a Pugh matrix approach used to select the cooling medium (air, coolant, refrigerant and other fluids/materials) taking into account a system engineering approach. The Pugh matrix will consider the cooling performance, packaging, cost, controllability, Technology Readiness Level, and NVH impact. To assess the cooling performance and design of the ba�ery pack, a vehicle performance model assesses the heat rejec�on of the ba�ery cell over different drive cycles then 1D and 3D CFD thermal and hydraulic models are used for the ba�ery cooling module defini�on. 1D thermo-hydraulic model of the vehicle cooling circuit and air condi�oning circuit are also developed to integrate the ba�ery pack onto the vehicle cooling systems. The cooling method should respect different thermal criteria such as maximum temperature of the cell, maximum temperature within a cell and cell to cell varia�on. Ricardo will introduce the holis�c approach using the simula�on tool chain called iMBD (integrated Model Base Development) and the generic ba�ery pack design considering the requirements from ba�ery cells to vehicle integra�on. The iMBD will be illustrated by simula�ng the vehicle driving on highway and stopping for ultra-fast charging (eg > 250kW charging sta�on) and cooling method developed to answer the thermal and NVH requirements.

Andrew Graham, White Willow Consul�ngChair of the ITS-UK Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Forum


BiographyAndy Graham is chair of the ITS-UK Connected and Autonomous vehicles forum. He is principal of White Willow Consul�ng Ltd where he works on connec�ng vehicles and infrastructure, not just electronically but in business and ins�tu�onal terms too.

He is currently working on connected vehicle projects in York for improved signalling and Croydon for asset management on the A2/M2 project and looking at wider use cases for connected but not autonomous vehicles. His claim to fame is he has worked on the UK’s oldest connected vehicle – a 1914 Model T Ford, to show connected vehicles aren’t just new ones….

Dr. Stephen Lambert, McLaren Applied TechnologiesHead of Automo�ve Electrifica�on

“Future Technologies in Cars”


BiographyDr Stephen Lambert received his Doctorate from the University of Warwick by looking at the applicability of hybrid and electric drivetrains in motorsport. Following this he worked at Lotus Engineering, developing hybrid and electric demonstrator vehicles for a number of OEMs. Through this role, he found himself working closely with ba�ery manufacturers as a key partner for these projects. He has since worked in various roles around developing ba�ery technology in areas such as Formula 1 and high performance road cars. He is now responsible for the electrifica�on strategy for automo�ve customers with McLaren Applied technologies, where he is helping deliver advantage by empowering customer to introduce and protect new vehicle concepts and technologies and to drive differen�a�on in the market.

Ben Boutcher-West, AppyWayKerb Side Management


BiographyAs an urbanist living city pain points my mission is to enable access to all and remove fric�on using the latest mobility technology.

An autonomous vehicle expert, a degree in Design from Brunel University and 8 years industry experience with both Jaguar Land Rover and Bosch, Ben now heads mobility at AppyParking leading a global team. Ben brings his technical industry insights and passion for sustainable city technology to develop future products and services in ci�es worldwide. When not traveling, he con�nues to mentor students with Imperial and the RCA and is very ac�ve in the start-up mobility eco system.

Bernhard Mueller-Bessler, SynopsysDirector Automo�ve Business Development Europe

“Making Cars that See - Failure is Not an Op�on”


BiographyBernhard Mueller-Bessler is Director Automo�ve Business Development Europe at Synopsys. He owns 15 years of autonomous driving and ADAS based on a wide range of roles within different companies.

During his �me at VW and Audi Mr. Mueller-Bessler was responsible for several autonomous prototypes evalua�ng the feasibility on a technical, economic, and legal perspec�ve. He also founded and run his own startup - called Promo�ves - within the area of B2B mobility services for autonomous vehicles on operated areas such as Autonomous Valet Parking. While working at an engineering service provider called Assystem he build his ADAS team. He used to work in Germany and the US.

Mr. Mueller-Bessler studies mechanical engineering in combina�on with economics at Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany.

Abstract If we can subs�tute the driver by an electronical system technologies reliability is s�ll a factor of uncertainty. One can see how long it took in the avia�on industry for instance to release the auto pilot func�on. It required a precise technical system descrip�on ensuring equal decision-making process within an Airbus or a Boing. Although, we have auto-pilot airplanes no one expects a pilot-less plane, even with smaller volume than cars. Computer vision has been iden�fied as one of the key inputs of your sensing system to resolve the technology challenge of self driving cars. CV creates an understanding of digital images and describes the real world. The deep learning revolu�on of the 2010s helped to decrease the error rate dras�cally. With more than 24 cameras, genera�ng easily more than 4TB of data, convolu�onal neural networks, the combina�on of machine learning and embedded vision allows even the scene recogni�on in 4K resolu�on in real �me extremely accurately and delivers the input for a contextual decision making process. Unlike a blue screen of death that may occur on a desktop or laptop computer, a chip or so�ware failure within a vehicle traveling at highways speeds could result in significant injury or death to the driver, their passengers, or others. Preven�ng this possibility requires building in func�onal safety. Implicit is the con�nuous tes�ng of these hardware and so�ware designs throughout the automo�ve development lifecycle. “Shi� le�” – simula�on and shared models is key to gain experience. Virtual environment has been a proven approach to accelerate development.Deep learning techniques for embedded vision processors are enabling cars to 'see' their surroundings and have become a cri�cal component in the push toward fully autonomous vehicles. Embedded vision solu�ons will be a key enabler for making automobiles fully autonomous. Giving an automobile a set of eyes – in the form of mul�-ple cameras and image sensors – is a first step, but processors within the automobile must quickly interpret content from those images and react. To accomplish this, embedded vision processors must be hardware-op�-mized for ADAS-levels of performance.

This presenta�on will discuss the current and next-genera�on requirements for ADAS vision applica�ons, and solu�ons for high-performance mapping of classical vision and deep learning-based applica�ons onto a low-power, embedded processing pla�orm with scalable performance. It will also discuss low-cost solu�ons for ASIL B and D func�onal safety which are essen�al in automo�ve applica�ons.

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Emma Haske�, Satellite Applica�ons CatapultBusiness Strategy Lead


BiographyEmma Haske� is the Business Strategy Lead for the Satellite Applica�ons Catapult. She has spent 16 years working in various innova�on roles across a variety of sectors including renewable energy, educa�on and space. She is currently focused on satellite-enabled solu�ons in the automo�ve and transport sectors, which enable delivery of always-on connec�vity.

Andrew Banks, LDRATechnical Specialist

“Secure automotive software development – today, tomorrow, and into the future”


BiographyAndrew Banks is a Technical Specialist at LDRA with 30 years’ experience of high-integrity embedded so�ware development, a graduate of the University of Lancaster, and a Chartered Fellow of the Bri�sh Computer Society.

Andrew is Chairman of the MISRA0C Working Group, Chairman of the BSI “So�ware Tes�ng” Working Group, and ac�ve in other BSI, ISO, IET and SCSC work, including the latest revision of ISO 26262.

Abstract In January 2016, SAE published their J3061 document, “Cybersecurity Guidebook for Cyber-Physical Vehicle Systems.” Designed to be supplemental to ISO 26262 first edi�on, the document represents an a�empt to formal-ize best prac�ce in cyber-physical vehicle systems throughout the en�re development lifecycle.

Part of the stated ra�onale for SAE J3061 is that it will form the “founda�on for further standards development”, and that is likely to be reflected in the forthcoming ISO SAE 21434 standard, “Road vehicles – Cybersecurity engineering” which remains some �me from publica�on.

That suggests a transient issue for anyone developing systems today, but it also shines a spotlight on the bigger ques�ons surrounding how cybersecure code might best be developed as �me elapses. Despite their many common characteris�cs and the underlying possibility of compromised safety resul�ng from cybera�ack, design-ing and developing for cybersecurity generally demands a different focus to func�onal safety. It is an environment that changes much more quickly, for example, and the poten�al for ac�ve aggressors is alien to the tradi�onal world of func�onal safety.

This presenta�on will discuss how those differences might impact the nature of func�onal safety standards such as ISO 26262, versus cybersecurity guidelines and standards like SAE J3061 and its successors. It will reflect on how it impacts the on the very nature of security standards, and consider whether their objec�ves can ever be as �ghtly defined as their func�onal safety equivalents. And it will review how sound applica�on development techniques are likely to be central to any future cybersecurity strategy, no ma�er how the standards evolve.

Mike Dempsey, ClaytexManaging Director

“Virtual Development and Testing of Autonomous Vehicles”


BiographyMike is the Managing Director of Claytex and a technical expert in modelling and simula�on using Modelica and FMI. Mike studied Automo�ve Engineering at Loughborough University and then worked at Ford and Rover on powertrain simula�on. A�er star�ng Claytex as a consultancy, the company has grown and also become a specialist partner for Dassault Systems, training provider and simula�on tool developer. Claytex now works with Formula 1 and NASCAR teams as well as Automo�ve OEM’s to deliver models and tools covering many different applica�ons helping to create next genera�on of products.

AbstractThe development and tes�ng of the next genera�on ADAS and autonomous vehicles will require more sophis�cated virtual test environments that can immerse the complete vehicle system into the test scenario. This presenta�on will highlight some of the main challenges and how we are tackling them through the development of physics based sensor and vehicle models.

David Auger, ANSYSApplica�on Engineer

“ADAS Sensing: Using physically-based radars, cameras & lidars simulations to validate levels L2+ to L5”


BiographyDavid Auger is applica�on engineer at ANSYS. He graduated from the University of Paris-Sud XI, with a degree in Physics, specialized in Optronics in 2016. He gained 4years of experience in the aerospace industry at Zodiac Aerospace, now part of Safran, working on the design and the assessment of ligh�ng systems using simula�on tools.

In 2016, David joined OPTIS as support engineer; providing consultancy, technical support and a variety of func�ons working closely with the automo�ve industry. Following the OPTIS acquisi�on by ANSYS, he joined ANSYS UK in April 2018.

Today, he brings op�cal exper�se and more recently has been working on autonomous vehicles simula�ons architecture, such as open-loop so�ware or hardware in the loop projects.

AbstractGame engines have done a fantas�c job in allowing the automo�ve industry to validate the ADAS func�onali�es up to Level 2, but have shown limita�ons to validate further levels. We will introduce the latest version of the ANSYS VRXPERIENCE Pla�orm, which is a complete environment that describe all the road, vehicle dynamics, traffic, scenarios and physically-based simula�ons of the sensors. The presenta�on will focus on the sensor models we can create in the pla�orm and the outputs of each sensor type. Several driving scenarios will be presented for illustra�on.

Thomas Wilson, AltranGaurav Pahwa, Altran

“Use of AI to automate testing”


BiographyThomas Wilson is Technical Authority for Research and Technology at the Intelligent Systems division of Altran UK. This involves overseeing all of the division's research into reducing the cost and timescales of high-integrity Software Engineering.

He received a BSc (Hons) in Computing Science (1st class) and PhD in Applied Formal Methods from University of Stirling. Thomas joined Altran UK in 2007 and has worked on high-integrity projects across a range of sectors over the last 12 years, whilst continuing to pursue his research interests.

Gaurav Pahwa is Principal Systems Engineer at Research and Innovation division of Altran India. Gaurav joined Altran in 2014 and has spent around 9 years architecting J2EE Enterprise & Big data solutions.

He has also been involved in Intelligent Testing framework development as part of the AI/ML initiative. Gaurav received B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication and pursuing M.Tech. in Data Analytics from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. He is currently chasing his interests in Artificial Intelligence , Data Mining and has three published IEEE papers in Intelligent Testing.

AbstractAltran has a considerable AI capability, with over 750 AI engineers working in over 10 countries. We offer end-to-end AI services from strategic consulting (identifying opportunities for use of AI, designing roadmaps for AI adoption, advising organisational and infrastructure change to enable AI) through novel research (applying theoreti-cal academic ideas in practice, proof of concepts of new ideas) to AI implementation (AI system architecture and design, design and implementation of robust validation processes, end-to-end system integration and long-term support service provision).

In this talk we will present two case studies of how Altran has used AI to automate parts of the testing process.

The first case study is the use of genetic algorithms to automatically generate test input data that achieves the required coverage criteria. We have applied this to the verification of an air traffic management system, to comple-ment the pre-existing constrained random input generation approach. AI techniques have helped us reduce the costs of achieving the required level of coverage, which was coverage of the equivalence partitions and boundary values of the formal specification for the system.

The second case study is the use of genetic algorithms and artificial bee colony to prioritize test cases in order of their effectiveness to uncover the faults. Early detection of the defects gives more time to fix and stabilize the system under test. Test case prioritization has been applied to improve the predictability of telecommunication equipment and services regression testing. When the test suite cannot be run to completion during an emergency release, only the most significant test cases that fit the constraints of the available testing time are run. This improves the rate of fault identification to provide a better quality software within the time constrained software release.

Dr. Philip Clarke, dSPACE LtdUK Manager

“Scenario Based Testing: How to Simulate the Real World for Validation of ADAS and AD Systems”


BiographyDr. Philip Clarke is the manager of dSPACE Ltd. He has worked with control systems design so�ware, rapid prototyping and hardware in the loop systems for more than 20 years. He has is a graduate of Sheffield and Aston Universi�es.

AbstractThere is an increasing apprecia�on that simula�ng the real world will be cri�cal for the verifica�on and valida�on of modern vehicles. The significant increase in the bandwidth of tests requires means that, just as track tes�ng was augmented with Hardware in the Loop tes�ng, thus So�ware in the Loop must be used to build a safety case for autonomous vehicles.

This paper looks at how scenario based tes�ng will be achieved in the so�ware domain. It opens by considering the concepts of scenario based tests. The issues of delivering such tests in so�ware are central to this. The requirement to simulate complex sensors, such as RADAR, LIDAR and camera, is addressed and op�ons presented. The format of the simulated data is set out, and reference is made to the current standards available, such as OpenDrive and OpenScenario. This covers the import of stand formats for road data and scenarios.

There is a need to use recorded real world data to support tes�ng. With a simula�on approach it is possible to parametrise this data. In addi�on, the filtering of data to iden�fy dis�nct scenarios is brought up.

Alan Wong, EnSilicaRF/Analogue/MS ASIC & SoC Design

“CASSIS: Enabling the Next Generation of Always Connected Cars”


BiographyAlan brings 19 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and leads our low-power RF IC design team based near Oxford. Previously IC Design Director at Fron�er Microsystems & Toumaz Ltd, alan led the design and delivery of ultra-low power wireless SoC products for WPAN/WBAN connec�vity and digital broadcast recep�on. Prior to this he held technical posi�ons at Sony Semiconductor, designing cellular transceivers for mobile hand-sets, Tokyo Electron and University of Oxford. Alan is a Chartered Engineer, Member of the IET UK, Senior member of the IEEE and a Technical Program Commi�ee member for the Interna�onal Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC). He has published many papers in premier peer reviewed journals and conferences on the topic of ultra-low power wireless SoC design. Alan graduated from the University of Oxford with an MEng(hons) degree in Engineering Science.

Abstract By 2025 27% of automo�ve use cases will require satellite connec�vity since ubiquitous, high-speed connec�vity for mobile users cannot be delivered by 4G/5G alone. Satellite communica�on provides unique and complemen-tary features compared to the enormous investments required in terrestrial infrastructure to deliver adequate coverage and capacity to everyone everywhere. CASSIS (Connect Automo�ve Satellite-Served Integrated System) is part of a mul�-million UK project that aims to put the UK connected vehicle supply chain at the forefront of satellite communica�ons technology and tap into the $160 billion market for mobile satellite terminals and payload technologies. In this presenta�on, project prime Satellite Applica�ons Catapult and key technology member EnSilica will provide an update on the project including the development of an affordable, consumer-scale automo�ve communica�ons module, with flat panel electronically steerable antenna and custom Ka-Band RF ASIC, that can support hybrid satellite, 4G/5G and Wi-Fi communica�ons, for both line-fit or retro-fi�ng to exis�ng vehicles.

Chris Polmear, Millbrook Principal Engineer in the Vehicle Group


BiographyChris Polmear is a Principal Engineer in the Vehicle Group at Millbrook Proving Ground. He develops test procedures and methodologies for new legisla�on or requirements, and runs con�nuous improvement ac�vi�es to update exis�ng procedures u�lising new technologies and methodologies.

Recent projects have had a par�cular focus on integra�ng connec�vity and streamlined data processing. He has been at Millbrook for 9 years, working in the Vehicle Durability, Special Projects, and Vehicle Measurement departments. He has also worked as a brake development team leader at Jaguar Land Rover, and in the plant vehicle quality team at BMW MINI. He is a Chartered Engineer with the IMechE.

AbstractAn overview of Millbrook’s approach to connec�vity in vehicle tes�ng and real world usage of 4G/5G in vehicle tes�ng, u�lising the UK’s 5G Transporta�on testbed AutoAir.

BackgroundWhat are 5G, IoT, and all the other buzzwords?What does it actually mean for real world vehicle tes�ng?The driving demand for data – conven�onal and autonomous vehicles.Millbrook’s approachOverview of new onsite network infrastructure – 19 km fibre, 59 masts etc.KISS – Keep It Simple, Stupid – Integrate proven technologies into a workable solu�on.Vehicle DataWhat to record, how to record it, and how o�en?Vehicle networksAddi�onal (analogue) sensorsData processingWhat to do with all the data you have collected to add value.Data bank for later inves�ga�on.Processing of sta�s�cs and trends.Example 1 – Long-term data logging on Vehicle Durability testsCon�nuous data collec�on to build of sta�s�cal summary of test and iden�fy trends.Example 2 – Short-term data logging on vehicle based testsRLD / NVH / vehicle based tests – Test engineer has live view and control – can offer remote support.ChallengesLack of “Turnkey” solu�onsIntegra�on with exis�ng architecturesVideo!FutureMore demand across vehiclesFeed back into simula�on / CAEMore data (FlexRay, Automo�ve Ethernet)

Dr David Simkin, Warwick Manufacturing Group


BiographyDr David Simkin recently joined the Warwick Manufacturing Group as part of the Power Electronics, Motors and Drives group. Previous to this he managed the development sec�on of the eMachines team at JLR and was heavily involved with the collabora�on with BMW on the next genera�on drive unit collabora�on. Prior to this David has led engineering and development on eMachines and drives at several manufacturing companies among them Saie�a, YASA Motors and Converteam. He has over 35 years of manufacturing experience of systems for the transporta�on and industrial markets.

Gabriele Pulini , Mentor A Siemens BusinessProduct Marke�ng & Market Development at Mentor Graphics


BiographyGabriele Pulini joined Mentor in 1991 and has extensive engineering and marke�ng experience on the new tech-nologies that changed over �me the way new products are designed and brought to market. As part of the Emula-�on business unit within Mentor, a Siemens business, he is responsible for the new business opportuni�es, with today’s focus on self-driving and ar�ficial intelligence applica�ons

AbstractSensing, Compu�ng and Actua�ng components need to be included in any comprehensive verifica�on process of autonomous vehicles. This presents a significant challenge, since it isn’t prac�cal to do physical prototyping and use trial-and-error approach to find issues. And we can’t test safety and security thoroughly in a real, physical vehicle. The only way we can do an extensive verifica�on job is to virtualize the en�re system environment and the vehicle.

This lecture will describe PAVE360, an innova�ve program that enables new verifica�on and valida�on methods to address the challenges of autonomous driving designs

Robert Moran, NXP


BiographyRobert Moran leads the Systems team for NXP's Automo�ve Connec�vity & Security Processor business, responsible for product defini�on of future Vehicle Network Processors. These products enable new domain & zonal vehicle EE architectures, with key technologies for connected mobility & data analy�cs.

Robert comes from a background of defining & suppor�ng compelling Automo�ve microcontroller & microprocessor products, spanning different Automo�ve market segments over the last 15 years. He is the author of several technical publica�ons & co-author of over 10 patents.

Abstract Data is fast becoming the most valuable asset for a connected vehicle, enabling new business models, insights & user experiences. Ge�ng access to valuable data is the challenge, and requires reaching further into the vehicle. This is where the Service-oriented Gateway, with a new class of compute & networking capabili�es, is changing the way that vehicles handle & make data available for these new opportuni�es. This session will dive deeper into the opportuni�es & how they will be enabled by the Service-oriented Gateway.

Bill Kim, AVL Powertrain UKCAE & Data Science Team Leader

“Cloud-based Big Data Platform for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)”


BiographyBill Kim is a CAE & Data Science Team Leader at AVL Powertrain UK. He received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering from Seoul Na�onal University, South Korea in 2006. He has 10 years' experience as a hybrid system engineer at Hyundai Motors and AVL Powertrain UK and 5 years' experience as a CAE & Data Science engineer / team leader at AVL.

He has co-authored six technical papers and holds four patents in hybrid technology. His research focuses on speed predic�on, driving style iden�fica�on, adap�ve control for electrified vehicles, op�misa�on and vehicle big data analysis.

AbstractOver the past years, Ba�ery Electric Vehicles (BEV) are becoming prevalent. BEV can be seen as a grid load, when charging, but also as a way to support the grid (energy buffering) as long as this extensive ba�ery usage does not affect the BEV performance. Data from both the vehicle and the grid sides are required, hence a cloud-based big data pla�orm is a suitable solu�on to combine and exploit these data. This study aims to develop smart algorithms which op�mise different factors including BEV cost of ownership and ba�ery degrada�on. Dashboards will provide guidance and key informa�on to the different V2G stakeholders (i.e. BEV users, OEMs, charger provider, u�lity company).

Georgios Papadakis, Innovate UKInnova�on Lead – Electronics, Sensors and Photonics


BiographyGeorge has worked in the ICT and Defence & Security industries across a diverse spectrum of roles from R&D to project management and business development.

He specialised in telecommunica�ons with a track record on novel concepts and architectures for the design and development of prototype systems for broadband access and networking both in the wireless and wireline segments.

With an industrial experience on mul�-stakeholder interna�onal collabora�ons as part of European research and innova�on projects, George has served as the UK’s Na�onal Contact Point responsible for the Horizon 2020 themes of ICT and Future and Emerging Technologies and as an expert delegate in the respec�ve Programme Commi�ees. In his current role as Innova�on Lead at Innovate UK, he is responsible for the strategic and programma�c aspects of the Electronics, Sensors and Photonics (ESP) technology and innova�on areas.

The ESP programme ac�vity supports public investments on underpinning technologies and capabili�es from components and devices all the way to system-level development enabling innova�ve solu�ons across various industrial challenges and applica�on areas.

Rob Millar, Williams Advanced EngineeringHead of Electrical and Ba�ery Systems


BiographyRob Millar is Head of Electrical at Williams Advanced Engineering, the technology and engineering services business of the Williams Group.

Williams Advanced Engineering provides world class innova�on in engineering and technology, opera�onal performance, tes�ng and manufacturing services, working in a range of sectors including Automo�ve, Motorsport, Civil Aerospace, Defence, Healthcare, Sports Science and Energy.

Rob started his career as an electronics engineer, working on automo�ve body control systems, before moving into an electrical integra�on role in automo�ve systems with TWR Engineering in 1992. In 2004, he took a step towards the electrifica�on of vehicles by founding his own company which developed electronic systems for Modec, Tata and Daimler vehicles amongst others. Having first worked with Williams in 2010 in delivering the Jaguar C-X75 project he joined the company in 2016 to deliver its long-term innova�ve plans for ba�eries and electronics.

Bryce Johnstone, Imagina�on TechnologiesDirector of Automo�ve Segment Marke�ng


BiographyBryce Johnstone is responsible for rela�onships and marke�ng throughout the automo�ve value chain in support of defining IP requirements for the rapidly changing car market. Previously at Imagina�on, he was in charge of Developer Ecosystem largely working with mobile games companies throughout the world.

Prior to joining Imagina�on in 2011, Mr. Johnstone spent 19 years with Texas Instruments, where he worked in several technical, managerial and business development roles before moving into the Wireless Terminal Business Unit to head up the OMAP Developer Network ac�vity. He started his career as a Senior Design Engineer at STC Semiconductors. Mr. Johnstone holds a BSC. In Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Edinburgh and an MBA from the Open University.

Peter Davies, THALESTechnical Director


BiographyI love what I do, approach everything with energy and enthusiasm and can always see an angle. As a Technical Director of Thales in the UK I have been their leading expert on Cryptography in the UK responsible for providing cryptography and informa�on security direc�on and exper�se on a variety of products and projects. Previous work includes the development and cer�fica�on of flexible and interoperable commercial security solu�ons that are also widely used by governments; these solu�ons are available worldwide and support the security of both communica�ons and infoma�cs in an interna�onal, mul� grade environment. My specialist knowledge is at the core of the cyber defence and forensics ac�vi�es that I undertake comba�ng existen�al treats against business. I can, and have, interacted on security and products at any level from Prime Minister, through Board to deep technical including Agencies, Cer�fica�on Labs and partners developing and sustaining business opportuni�es worldwide. I have generated patents in the area of digital DNA and my research covers aspects of technical security as well as aspects of super-iden��es and their role in comba�ng human based cyber-a�acks. I have lead EU security research contract and have acted as a n expert on others. As well as contribu�ng to standards I am a frequent speaker at interna�onal conferences and deliver lectures to postgraduate informa�on and cyber security programmes in the UK and worldwide.

Aileen Ryan, UltraSoCChief Strategy Officer / Chief Opera�ng Officer

“The world’s first on-chip monitoring solution to detect system anomalies at clock-speed”


BiographyAileen’s execu�ve career spans so�ware engineering, opera�ons and strategy with a variety of firms including Huawei, TM Forum, Motorola and Alcatel. She is widely recognized as a leader in the global communica�ons industry and has been named by Silicon Republic as one of the top 25 Irish leaders in the Sci-Tech world. Aileen serves on the editorial advisory board for VanillaPlus and IOTNow publica�ons, and is a regular speaker and moderator at events globally. Aileen holds an M.B.A., an M.Sc. in Computer Science, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Micro-electronic Engineering from University College Cork.

AbstractSystems-on-chip (SoCs) integrate all of the compu�ng components needed to control and power connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs). Today, CAVs represent a major cybersecurity challenge, and the threat landscape is rapidly becoming more sophis�cated. In 2015, researchers remotely hacked safety-cri�cal systems in a Fiat-Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, including stopping its engine. Nearly all OEMs have since suffered similar cyber-a�acks. The poten�al socio-economic impacts are tremendous, with the automo�ve industry es�mated to lose £20 billion annually by 2023 [Upstream Security].A clear need exists to enhance the digital resilience of SoCs by monitoring their behavior on-road. This is further mandated by current and forthcoming standards (e.g. ISO 26262 “Road Vehicles - Func�onal Safety” and ISO 21434 “Road Vehicles – Cybersecurity engineering”.

Exis�ng so�ware-based solu�ons:• Are slow: they take hundreds of milliseconds to react. This is inadequate for safety-cri�cal applica�ons: at ~70mph/110kph, a vehicle travels 3 meters in under 100 milliseconds, which could be cri�cal to avoid an accident.• Are intrusive: they disturb the normal opera�on of the SoC• Are highly visible and are themselves prone to hacking• Are unable to monitor the en�re SoC

Reliably monitoring SoCs in-life poses significant technical challenges, especially in evolving threat envi-ronments.

Working with the University of Southampton, Coventry University and Copper Horse, in a project co-funded by Innovate UK, UltraSoC is developing an on-chip monitoring solu�on to detect system anomalies at clock-speed. Independent of processor vendor, non-intrusive, run�me configurable and resistant to hacking, the system will significantly boost digital resilience.

The presenta�on will outline this solu�on, and will include a contribu�on from David Rogers, of Copper Horse, outlining the evolving threat landscape in the automo�ve industry.

Optimized, safe, secureUltraSoC’s embedded analytics technology ensures that the electronic systems at the heart of every product are safe, secure and optimized – that they do what they were designed to do.

Our hardware-based monitoring and analytics products allow chip designers to implement security and functional safety features, cut development costs and reduce risk.

l System-wide view: hardware and software l Reliably detect anomalous behavior in real-time l Facilitate real-time threat mitigation & prevent propagation l Inform future improvements and updates l Supports the requirements of ISO26262 and ISO21434

Find out more at www.ultrasoc.com/automotive-AESIN19/

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Sco� Cadzow, Crypta Labs


BiographySco� Cadzow is a graduate of the University of Glasgow which established his founda�on in engineering that has seen eventual immersion in the world of standards a�er a number of way-stops in his career covering the design of digital radio systems and large transac�onal database systems, and the world of Command-Control-Communica�ons-Systems.

Since joining the standards community Sco� has established himself as a recognized standards develop-ment expert, primarily for security standards, predominately at ETSI, but also with ITU-T and ISO. Sco� has played a role in a few projects under the FP7/CIP/H2020 umbrella, looking at security and privacy aspects of smart ci�es. Sco�’s current focus is on cyber-security addressing cri�cal infrastructure, iden�ty management and iden�ty security, quantum cryptography, intelligent transport, and the role of security in virtualised networks.

AbstractAs vehicles become increasingly connected, and reliant on both so�ware, and data sharing across networks for their opera�on, it is essen�al to build security protec�ons into the vehicle by default. Secu-rity has to be both anchored and rooted and this requires hardware. Very simply you cannot anchor a boat in a rough sea with a virtual anchor and the same holds true for securing a vehicle in a hos�le sea of adversaries, you need to anchor your security to something solid – that means hardware. There are a lot of security capabili�es we will need in vehicles over the coming years and knowing exactly how and where keys are stored is crucial, but it comes with a few caveats:1) Security can never be absolute – it is only ever sufficient to thwart a certain type and intensity of a�ack for a par�cular period of �me2) Added on security rarely, if ever, can be up to the task of protec�ng the asset. There are really only 2 ways to protect an asset: Redesign it to remove its vulnerabili�es; Mask it from exposing its vulnerabili-�es.3) Security by obscurity will not work in the long term, in other words how the system is secured should be open to scru�ny4) Risk may be considered as synonymous with liability – whoever determines the residual risk also has responsibility to manage the system to ensure that that risk is managed and to accept liability when the system is breachedUnderpinning all of security is the concept of trust and trus�ng in hardware is conceptually simpler than trus�ng in so�ware. The presenta�on will illustrate the role of hardware as the anchor for the many roots of trust needed in future vehicles, thus offering hardened security against illegi�mate so�ware, networks and any human adversary..

Frank Makinson, XPI Simula�onSo�ware Engineer


BiographyFrank Makinson has held the role of So�ware Engineer at XPI Simula�on since September 2018. He is responsible for developing and integra�ng simula�on and automo�ve so�ware. Frank has been responsible for XPI’s research ac�vi�es into autonomous transport solu�ons for the CAVinSE project. Prior to joining XPI, Frank has 25 years’ experience in the simula�on industry across all domains.

Frank graduated from Swansea University with a Master’s Degree in Computer Science in 1995.

AbstractXPI Simula�on, Warwick University and Thales are undertaking a feasibility study, co-funded by CCAV, to examine the cer�fica�on of autonomous vehicles in synthe�c environments. The use of simula�on as part of the regulatory approval of autonomous vehicles could yield significant savings in cost and �me required to gather evidence in support of a safety case, as well as bringing the benefits of control, repeatability and safety within a data-rich virtual environment.

The research aims of this study include: iden�fying resolu�on, rate and type of data required to represent the virtual world with a view to informing standardiza�on ac�vi�es; understanding the security vulnerability of a synthe�c system being used in this manner; developing a cer�fica�on approach that would achieve the expected repeatability and robustness within the synthe�c environment to test autonomous vehicles.

This presenta�on will cover findings from the research ac�vity, including recommenda�ons to regulators and key elements being taken forward into a further CCAV-funded ac�vity – OmniCAV – which will develop a proof-of-concept simulator for autonomous vehicle test and cer�fica�on.

Daniel Clapham, Na�onal InstrumentsAutomo�ve Field Marketer

“V&V Methodologies for Testing Autonomous Vehicle Software”


BiographySenior Applica�ons Engineer turned Field Marke�ng Engineering, Daniel has history of working directly with customers in a wide range of industries, before specialising in Automo�ve.

In his current role as a Marke�ng Engineer, Daniel supports NIs sales and marke�ng teams with industry and technical knowledge, specifically in automated test and hardware in the loop applica�ons.

AbstractADAS/AD so�ware requires a wide range of test techniques to deal with the complexity. We will discuss how the test techniques evolve for these systems that add percep�on and planning on-top of tradi�onal control so�ware. In this session we will share methods for training and tes�ng ADAS/AD so�ware stacks using an open unified test architecture across the development process.

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Charles Macfarlane, CodeplayVP of Marke�ng and Director

“Can We Have Both Safety and Performance in AI for Autonomous Vehicles?”


BiographyCharles Macfarlane is VP of Marke�ng and Director at Codeplay So�ware in Edinburgh since 2014 responsible for sales, marke�ng and business development. Charles graduated from Glasgow University with an honours degree in Electronic Systems and Microprocessor Engineering.

Charles then followed a career doing ASIC chip design in GEC Plessey Semiconductors and Pioneer, applica�ons engineering and marke�ng with VLSI/Philips/NXP in South France, and product marke�ng director with Broadcom in Cambridge for mobile mul�media solu�ons used by Nokia, Samsung and Raspberry Pi.

AbstractThe need for ensuring safety in AI subsystems within autonomous vehicles is obvious. How to achieve it is not. Standard safety engineering tools are designed for so�ware that runs on general-purpose CPUs. But AI algorithms require more performance than CPUs provide, and the specialized processors employed to achieve this performance are very difficult to qualify for safety. How can we achieve the redundancy and very strict tes�ng required to achieve safety, while also using specialized processors to achieve AI performance? How can ISO 26262 be applied to AI accelerators? How can standard automo�ve prac�ces like coverage checking and MISRA coding guidelines be used? We believe that safe autonomous vehicle AI subsystems are achievable, but only with cross-industry collabora�on. In this presenta�on, we’ll examine the challenges of implemen�ng safe autonomous vehicle AI subsystems and explain the most promising approaches for overcoming these challenges, including leveraging standards bodies such as Khronos, MISRA and AUTOSAR.

John Yates, Helix TechnologiesManaging Director

“GNSS-based Lane-level Navigation and Positioning for Driverless Cars”


BiographyJohn Yates has over 30 years’ experience in the commercial space sector.

A�er having completed a BSc(Hons) in Electrical Engineering and Electronics at the University of No�ngham and a post-graduate Diploma in Business Administra�on at Manchester Business School, in 1986 he joined Europe’s first commercial satellite operator, the recently incorporated SES Astra, in Luxembourg and has been working in the commercial space industry ever since.

AbstractLegacy GNSS/GPS satellite naviga�on systems have been challenged to provide a compact and cost-effec�ve solu�on for the naviga�on and lane-level posi�oning of driverless cars. As a consequence there has been significant investment in the development of lidar and op�cal sensor-based systems used with high resolu�on mapping to accurately posi�on an autonomous vehicle in a road or highway.

However, in condi�ons of poor visibility (e.g. heavy rain, snow or fog) or the op�cal sensors becoming obscured by mud or dust, the opera�on of the sensors becomes significantly degraded. The advanced GNSS AltBOC and MBOC waveforms employed by the Next Genera�on Galileo, BeiDou and GPS Block III systems provide significant enhancements to both the integrity and accuracy of GNSS naviga�on signals compared to legacy systems. This presenta�on will review these enhancements and propose that Next Genera�on GNSS systems can play a cost-effec�ve role in the accurate naviga�on and posi�oning of autonomous vehicles.

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