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ISO 21448 Edition 2 expands the SOTIF framework beyond Level 2 automation. New requirements address scenario completeness metrics, performance limitation detection, and validation testing under distribution shift. Transition period ends December 2027.
DARPA's new ASVS program targets the fundamental challenge of verifying autonomous systems that operate across unbounded environmental conditions. The program seeks formal methods approaches that scale to real-world operational envelopes.
A consortium of naval research labs has proposed a standardized autonomy taxonomy for underwater systems, addressing the inadequacy of SAE J3016 (designed for ground vehicles) for marine environments. The proposal covers UUVs, AUVs, and underwater infrastructure monitoring systems.