Re-imagining ISO 26262 in the Age of Autonomous Vehicles: Enhancing Controllability through Transferability and Predictability
arXiv:2606.07437v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: The ISO 26262 standard defines functional safety for road vehicles through risk assessments based on Severity, Exposure, and Controllability, grounded in a human-driven vehicle paradigm. In the context of autonomous vehicles (AVs), the absence of a human driver necessitates revisiting these principles. This paper decomposes the Controllability placeholder into two auditable evidence dimensions of ISO 26262 by introducing two measurable sub-concepts: Transferability and Predictability. Transferability extends Controllability to capture AV system
The rapid development and impending deployment of autonomous vehicles necessitate a re-evaluation of existing safety standards designed for human-driven paradigms.
This paper proposes a crucial update to safety regulations for autonomous vehicles, directly impacting their deployment, public acceptance, and legal frameworks.
The definition of 'Controllability' within the ISO 26262 standard is being refined with measurable sub-concepts, providing clearer guidelines for AV safety verification.
- · Autonomous vehicle developers
- · Certification bodies
- · Safety standard organizations
- · Insurance companies
- · Traditional automotive safety frameworks
- · Developers unable to meet new auditable metrics
Clearer safety metrics will accelerate the development and certification process for autonomous vehicles.
Improved safety standards could foster greater public trust and accelerate widespread adoption of AV technology.
The enhanced regulatory framework might influence international harmonization of AV safety, reducing market fragmentation.
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