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06.09.18 (Do), 0:00: ECS 2018: Agile Development of Embedded Systems for Functional Safety – a Contradiction in Terms? (Michael Jastram)

Exact time tbd The pressure for delivering better products faster is enormous. At the same time, more and more prodeucts are deployed in safety-critical environments. These products are full of embedded systems. Agile development has been effective for developing innovative systems faster, and to react to change quickly. However, it is tricky to align these methods with the rigorous requirements of functional safety standards, like IEC 61508. In this talk, I argue that agile development with functional safety is possible. The key enabler is modeling. There are many modeling languages, and picking the right one is key: SysML for systems modeling, simple entity-relationship-models for stakeholder needs, or formal languages like VDM or Scade for specialized technical areas. Modeling allow to create a traceability that is actionable, creating confidence in reacting to change and support short iterations. To showcase, these concepts, I use three specific projects from logistics, railway and space flight.