VerveTronics offers state of art Functional Safety and Device Security Services specifically designed for the automotive mobility industry. We provide a range of solutions, from safety and Security Risk analysis to assessments to start of production, helping organizations ensure their systems comply with industry standards while delivering innovative, safe, and reliable products.
Domain Expertise in Automotive Mobility
Electrification/ Fuel Cell EV Power Train
A FCEV comprises of Power Train, Electric Motor Inverts, FCEV, Hydrogen, Battery management systems, VCU, EPS, Motor Control, Battery management Systems (BMS), DC-DC converters. Ensuring electric vehicles operate with safety, security, reliability and performance is of paramount importance for OEMs/ Tier-1s.
- Vehicle Control Units (VCUs): Vehicle Control Units VCUs manage engine and transmission control for reliable performance.
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (HEV/EV) Power Systems: Ensures safe battery management, power distribution, DC-DC Conversion and motor control.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Enhances vehicle stability with redundant sensors and actuators.
- Steer-by-Wire Systems: Electronic steering systems with fail-operational mechanisms and redundancy.
- Brake By Wire Systems: Electronic braking systems with fail-operational mechanisms and redundancy.
- Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Systems: Safeguards against power surges and ensures reliable energy transfer.
- Battery Monitoring System: Prevents overcharging, overheating, or deep discharging in electric vehicles.
- Powertrain Management: Safety measures in energy distribution and propulsion management, especially for EVs.
Autonomous /ADAS systems
ADAS systems, such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and collision avoidance, rely on a complex combination of sensors, software, and hardware. These systems must function with high degree of safe, security and reliability to prevent hazards and protect both drivers and passengers.
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA): Ensures the vehicle stays within lane boundaries with redundant sensors and actuators.
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Maintains safe distances from other vehicles using reliable radar and vision systems.
- Drive-by-Wire Systems: Replaces mechanical controls with electronic systems, designed with fail-safe and redundancy features.
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB): Software ensures real-time detection of obstacles and initiates safe braking under fail-safe conditions.
- Collision Avoidance Systems: Uses redundant cameras, radars, and LiDAR to detect and prevent potential accidents.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Infotainment and digital cockpit (including driver monitoring), Interior and Exterior Lamps, Displays, Tell Tales, Telematics (Wi-Fi, BT, C-V2X, GPS), Cloud connectivity (OTA, e-commerce) are integrate part to ensure Safety and Security of Autonomous Mobility Solutions.
- Driver Information Displays: Fault-tolerant systems to display critical vehicle data (speed, navigation, warnings).
- Augmented Reality (AR) Displays: Ensures accurate and non-intrusive overlay of information for driver assistance.
- Audio / Video Systems: Audio/Visual entertainment, information and warning systems.
- Emirror/Blind Spot Detection: Uses sensors and indicators to warn drivers about vehicles in blind spots.
- ccupant Monitoring Systems: Detects driver fatigue or distractions to provide alerts or take corrective actions.
- Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication: Redundancy and cybersecurity in communication systems with other vehicles and infrastructure.
Challenges in Automotive Mobility
Organizations in the automotive mobility industry face several key challenges related to functional safety:
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- Increased System Complexity: With the rise of autonomous driving, electric vehicles, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), the complexity of automotive systems has grown significantly. Managing functional safety in such complex environments requires specialized expertise.
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- Adapting to Evolving Standards: The automotive industry is governed by stringent functional safety standards such as ISO 26262, which are continuously evolving. Ensuring that safety processes remain compliant with these standards is challenging for organizations that lack dedicated safety resources.
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- Integration of Software and Hardware: Ensuring the safe interaction between software and hardware components is critical in modern automotive systems. Failures in communication between these components can result in safety hazards, and ensuring seamless integration is a significant challenge.
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- Time and Resource Constraints: Automotive mobility organizations are often under pressure to bring new products to market quickly, leaving little time for comprehensive safety assessments and implementations. This increases the risk of errors or oversights in safety processes.
Failure to address these challenges can lead to non-compliance, delays, safety incidents, and potential product recalls, impacting brand reputation and financial performance.
Why VerveTronics?
VerveTronics brings a wealth of experience in delivering functional safety solutions tailored to the automotive mobility sector. Our core strengths include:
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- Deep Expertise in ISO 26262: Our team has extensive experience with the ISO 26262 standard, ensuring that automotive systems meet the required safety integrity levels.
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- Deep Expertise in ADAS and BMS: With specialized experience in autonomous vehicle technology and electric vehicle battery systems, VerveTronics is well-equipped to manage the safety challenges posed by ADAS and BMS development.
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- Holistic Approach to Safety: We provide comprehensive functional safety services, from early-stage risk assessments to full-scale system validation, covering both hardware and software safety aspects.
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- Innovative Solutions for Emerging Technologies: VerveTronics has a proven track record in addressing the unique safety challenges posed by autonomous driving and electric vehicle systems, ensuring compliance while enabling technological innovation.
Our Approach
VerveTronics provides a structured approach to functional safety for automotive mobility organizations:
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- Functional Safety Assessment and Planning: We perform comprehensive assessments of automotive systems, identifying potential safety risks and developing safety plans tailored to the unique needs of each project.
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- Functional Safety Planning for ADAS: We assist automotive mobility companies in developing safety plans for ADAS, ensuring that each feature—whether it’s collision avoidance, parking assistance, or traffic sign recognition—meets the necessary safety integrity levels. Our services include sensor validation, real-time software verification, and driver interaction safety analysis.
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- Battery Safety Analysis for BMS: For electric vehicles, we provide extensive BMS safety services, including thermal management and battery fault detection systems. Tools that can monitor battery health and performance to ensure longevity, reduce risks, and improve overall safety.
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- Safety Process Implementation: VerveTronics assists organizations in implementing functional safety processes based on ISO 26262, ensuring that all safety requirements are integrated throughout the system lifecycle.
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- Design and System Validation: Our team provides design validation and verification services, ensuring that both hardware and software components meet safety standards and perform as intended under various operating conditions.
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- Safety Analysis and Risk Mitigation: We conduct in-depth safety analyses, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
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- Training and Knowledge Transfer: VerveTronics offers training sessions to enhance your team’s knowledge of functional safety standards and methodologies, enabling them to manage safety-critical systems more effectively.
VerveTronics Case Studies / Solutions
VerveTronics Role:
- Support for end to end ISO 26262 ASIL-D | IEC 61508 SIL3 compliance and certification
- Safety/Technical Concept and specifications ,
- Safety Analysis for System (HARA), Hardware(FMEDA), Software(FMEA) and Mechanical (FMEA)
- Safety Compliant Hardware Specifications and Assessment
- Hardware Design and development
- Safety Compliant Software Specifications, Validation and Assessment
- ASIL-D / SIL3 Process Development and Improvements
- Safety Assessment and Certifications
VerveTronics Role:
- Support for end to end ISO 26262 ASIL-C compliance
- Safety/Technical Concept and specifications ,
- Safety Analysis for Hardware(FMEDA), Software (FMEA) and Mechanical (FMEA)
- Safety Compliant Hardware Specifications and Assessment
- Safety Compliant Software Specifications and Assessment
- ASIL-C / ASPICE Process Development and Improvements
- Safety Assessment
VerveTronics Role:
- Safety/Technical Concept and specifications ,
- Safety Analysis for Hardware(FMEDA), Software (FMEA) and Mechanical (FMEA)
- Safety Compliant Hardware Specifications and Assessment
- Safety Compliant Software Specifications and Assessment
- Safety Assessment.
Knowledge Center
What is Failure Mode, Effect, and Diagnostics Analysis (FMEDA)
Fusa in Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
What is Fusa?
Functional safety refers to the ability of a system to operate safely in response to its inputs, even in the event of faults or failures. Unlike general safety, which covers a wide range of issues, functional safety focuses specifically on ensuring systems function correctly and safely under defined conditions.