Applying ISO 26262 to Level 3+ Automation: Interview with Rami Debouk at General Motors

Ahead of the Automotive Functional Safety USA conference, Automotive IQ spoke with Rami Debouk, Technical Fellow - System Safety at General Motors to gain a further understanding of applying ISO 26262 to higher levels of automation, and how a holistic approach can be taken to functional safety.

In this interview, Rami explores the applicability of ISO 26262, a standard for functional safety in road vehicles, to higher levels of automation and addresses gaps in ISO 26262 for automated driving systems (ADS). Rami provides insights into the role of Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) in supporting ADS safety and discusses how new standards activities are addressing the safety needs of autonomous vehicles (AVs). Additionally, he explains how working groups can tailor the development of the third edition of ISO 26262 to meet requirements for ADS.

In the second part of the interview, Rami highlights the natural connection between ISO 26262 and ISO 21448. He also shares best practices for integrating ISO 26262, SOTIF, and cybersecurity processes, emphasizing the importance of a systems-level perspective and avoiding silos when approaching safety holistically.