UN R185 & UN GTR 26 – Requirements for the Safety Assessment and Type Approval of Automated Driving Systems

Description

The introduction of Automated Driving Systems is transforming vehicle development and vehicle approval worldwide. With the adoption of UN Regulation No. 185 under the 1958 Agreement and UN Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 26 under the 1998 Agreement, UNECE WP.29 has established the first comprehensive international regulatory framework for the type approval and safety assessment of Automated Driving Systems (ADS). These regulations define harmonized requirements for demonstrating the safety of ADS-equipped vehicles throughout development, validation, approval and in-service operation. This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to both regulations and explains their relationship, scope and application. Participants will gain an understanding of the regulatory philosophy, the required safety management processes, validation and verification methods, and the evidence needed to demonstrate compliance during type approval. The seminar also discusses the practical implications for vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, technical services and approval authorities. Particular attention is given to the integration of simulation, track testing and real-world testing, operational design domains (ODDs), safety case development, post-approval obligations and the interaction with existing functional safety and safety-of-the-intended-functionality standards. Numerous practical examples and implementation considerations help participants understand how the new regulatory requirements influence the development and approval of future automated vehicles.

Content

• Background of UNECE WP.29 and the international regulatory framework for automated driving
• Scope, objectives and structure of UN Regulation No. 185 and UN GTR No. 26
• Differences between a UN Regulation and a Global Technical Regulation
• Vehicle categories (e.g., X and Y), ADS feature types (ADSF-1 and ADSF-2), and ADS configurations
• Safety concepts and regulatory principles
• Situations, scenarios, and definition of the Operational Design Domain (ODD)
• Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
• Safety case development and required documentation
• Use of simulation, proving-ground and real-world testing
• Performance requirements and compliance demonstration
• Data recording (Data Storage System for Automated Driving), in-service monitoring and reporting, and post-approval obligations
• Roles and responsibilities of manufacturers, suppliers, technical services and approval authorities
• Relationship to ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and other relevant standards
• Current implementation challenges and outlook for future developments