Introducing SAFEXPLAIN:
Safe and Explainable Critical Embedded Systems based on AI
Objectives
To improve the explainability and traceability of DL components
To provide clear safety patterns for the incremental adoption of DL software in Critical Autonomous AI-based Systems (CAIS)
To integrate the SAFEXPLAIN libraries with an industrial system-testing toolset
To create architectures of DL components with quantifiable and controllable confidence, and that have the ability to identify when predictions should not be released based on applicability’s scope or security concerns
To design, implement, or update selected representative DL software libraries according to safety patterns and safety lifecycle considerations, meeting specific performance requirements on relevant platforms
Deep Learning (DL) techniques are key for most future advanced
software functions in Critical Autonomous AI-based Systems (CAIS) in
cars, trains and satellites. Hence, those CAIS industries depend on their
ability to design, implement, qualify, and certify DL-based software
products under bounded effort/cost
Case studies
Railway: This case studies the viability of a safety architectural pattern for the completely autonomous operation of trains (Automatic Train Operation, ATO) using intelligent Deep Learning (DL)-based solutions.
Space: This case employs state-of-the-art mission autonomy and artificial intelligence technologies to enable fully autonomous operations during space missions. These technologies are developed through high safety-critical scenarios.
Automotive: This case develops advanced methods and procedures that enable self-driving cars to accurately detect road users, estimate their distance from the vehicle, and predict their trajectories while adhering to both safety and explainability requirements.
Integrating the Railway Case Study into the Reference Safety Architecture Pattern
Within the SAFEXPLAIN (SE) project, project partner, Ikerlan, leads the railway case study (CS), which is specifically centred on Automatic Train Operation (ATO). This article highlights how this CS is integrated into the reference safety architecture, building on the...
BSC’s Francisco J. Cazorla Delivers Keynote at prestigious 36th ECRTS Conference
BSC Research on real-time embedded systems takes center stage at premier European conference Francisco J. Cazorla from BSC delivers keynote at the 36th ECRTS The 36th Euromicro Conference on Real-Time Systems is a major international conference showcasing the latest...
IKERLAN Webinar Provides Key Insights into AI-Functional Safety Management
Javier Fernández from IKERLAN contextualizes the current state of AI and Functional Safety Management On 4 July 2024, speakers from IKERLAN shared an in-depth look into the SAFEXPLAIN project developments in AI-Functional Safety Management (FSM) methodology. Irune...
BSC talks Functional Safety at UPC Automotive Embedded Systems course
First slide of training course module given by SAFEXPLAIN coordinator, Jaume Abella and co-presenter Roger Marsal The Technical Unversity of Catalunya hosted a course on "Automotive Embedded Systems" directed at Master´s students coming from the disciplines of...
Exida Development SRL Invited to Speak at InnoVEX 2024
SAFEXPLAIN partner, Carlo Donzella, from Exida Development SRL, has been invited to deliver the first keynote speech of the EV Era Forum session, as part of the 2024 InnoVEX Startup Exhibition, the Innovation Hub of Asia. The event will take place from 4-7 June 2024....
SAFEAI Workshop at 2024 Ada-Europe Conference
SAFEXPLAIN project partners will participate in the 28th Ada-Europe International Conference on Reliable Software Technologies. This conference represents a leading international forum for providers, practitioners, and researchers in reliable software technologies....