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On January 11th, TRUNK.TECH officially received the ISO 26262:2018 ASIL D functional safety process certification certificate issued by TÜV Rheinland, a leading global provider of testing, inspection, and certification services. This signifies that TRUNK.TECH's full-stack self-developed "AiTrucker" Autonomous Driving System has established a development and management system that covers the V-model based concept, system, hardware, and software, and complies with the international standards for automotive functional safety. This will help to continuously enhance the safety and reliability of autonomous driving truck products, providing protection for large-scale commercial operations.
ISO 26262 is an internationally authoritative standard for automotive functional safety, one of the prerequisites for entering the automotive production and manufacturing industry. It aims to address the risks of vehicle behavior caused by electronic and electrical (EE) system failures, thereby minimizing the risks. The functional safety process certification obtained by TRUNK.TECH covers the entire development process, including functional safety management, concept, system design, software design, hardware design, integration of hardware and software, system integration, verification, validation, and configuration, throughout the entire product lifecycle.
ASIL (Automotive Safety Integration Level) is a classification system based on the ISO 26262 standard, which has four levels: A, B, C, and D. The ASIL D certificate obtained by TRUNK.TECH is the highest level of the ISO 26262 functional safety standard, and the development process requirements are also the most stringent.
As a leading autonomous driving truck technology company, TRUNK.TECH not only adheres to full-stack self-research but also strictly follows international standards during the development process of the "AiTrucker" Autonomous Driving System, strictly implementing the development requirements of the ISO 26262 standard. Based on overcoming the congenital physical driving challenges of trucks, TRUNK.TECH has established a complete positive development system for system design and functional safety. Currently, TRUNK.TECH has cooperated with FAW Jiefang, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC), XCMG Group, Foton Motor, and Beiben Heavy Duty Truck, among other major vehicle manufacturers, to develop more than ten different brands of intelligent truck products. Nearly 200 intelligent trucks equipped with the "AiTrucker" Autonomous Driving System are now commercially operating in domestic ports, ports, and on multiple highways, with a cumulative test and operation mileage of nearly ten million kilometers.
Safety is paramount, a principle deeply ingrained in TRUNK.TECH's corporate DNA since its inception. In the pursuit of leading and innovative autonomous driving technology, the TRUNK.TECH team always remembers that delivering safe, reliable, and stable products and services is the true responsibility and mission. To this end, TRUNK.TECH has not only established a solid safety culture and awareness within its R&D team but also continuously builds a safety team with professional knowledge. The company conducts ongoing functional safety knowledge training courses for all employees, with several engineers obtaining functional safety engineer certificates certified by TÜV Rheinland. During the audit process, TRUNK.TECH passed the relevant review work smoothly at an industry-leading pace.
Today, while refining its R&D system, TRUNK.TECH has been the first to implement the ISO 26262 functional safety standard, becoming the industry's first autonomous driving company to develop and operate products in accordance with this standard in the commercial unmanned driving scenario of ports. This not only provides port customers with a more secure and reliable Autonomous Driving Solutions for Smart Ports but also lays a solid foundation for overcoming the technical challenges of full unmanned mixed traffic in ports. Currently, leveraging its industry-leading capabilities in deep mixed traffic unmanned driving in ports, TRUNK.TECH has achieved the "first mixed traffic unmanned operation in the country" in smart port projects in collaboration with Zhejiang Port and Ningbo Zhoushan Port. Even under busy intersections at night with mixed traffic of external trucks, manned internal trucks, pedestrians, and small trucks without traffic signal guidance, the unmanned trucks can pass safely and smoothly. This leading technical strength will also save on the construction costs of smart ports, especially creating technology for the transformation of traditional docks into automated docks.
Dr. Zhao Bin, General Manager of Industrial Services and Information Security at TÜV Rheinland Greater China, said: "In this cooperation, we have seen that TRUNK.TECH is a company that is very down-to-earth and values technology. During the certification service process, our engineers have reported that TRUNK.TECH has very rigorously and seriously completed the construction of this quality system and has successfully passed the certification. While complying with the standards, they have also deeply studied and highly understood the functional safety requirements. We believe that in the future, both parties will have more cooperation and create more outstanding products and achievements in the field of autonomous driving."
Dr. Wang Xiaodong, General Manager of the R&D Center at TRUNK.TECH, said: "Obtaining the ISO 26262 functional safety process certification is an important milestone for TRUNK.TECH in promoting the large-scale deployment of autonomous driving trucks. It has always guided us in designing, developing, and delivering autonomous driving products and services that are leading in the industry. We will also adhere to our original intention, strictly implement safety standards, continuously build a comprehensive safety system, and continue to launch more mass-produced products with leading technology and quality in cooperation with our vehicle manufacturer partners. We are committed to providing customers with more secure, reliable, and stable autonomous driving logistics services!"
About TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety and Information Security
Established in 1872, TÜV Rheinland Group is an internationally leading provider of testing, inspection, certification, training, and consulting services. With over 20,000 expert employees, it has a service network that spans the globe, dedicated to promoting safe, reliable, and efficient interactions among people, technology, and the environment.
The functional safety and cybersecurity experts at TÜV Rheinland are all from a research and development background. They have gained high recognition and trust within the industry due to their years of experience in the development of safety systems, precise understanding of standards, and extensive experience in cybersecurity certification. TÜV Rheinland is one of the earliest international third-party certification bodies to carry out cybersecurity and functional safety business in China and has participated in the standard-setting process as a core editorial committee member.
TÜV Rheinland has always been a leader in the field of automotive testing and certification, providing one-stop solutions for vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers. In the field of automotive functional safety and cybersecurity, TÜV Rheinland offers services that cover ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, GDPR, penetration testing, and more, meeting the "comprehensive safety" needs of enterprises.
