Adaptive Operational Design Domain

Abstract

As the development of the ODD in autonomous systems continue, it becomes imperative to uphold stringent safety measures. However, the landscape of autonomous systems poses unique challenges, including the need to ensure the safety of degraded or impaired systems. In response to this, we introduce a concept of the Adaptive Operational Design Domain (AODD) as a solution for insuring the safety and increasing the availability of a system. The Adaptive Operational Design Domain represents a significant advancement in the Operational Design Domain framework by introducing adaptability to accommodate impaired and degraded autonomous systems. The Adaptive Operational Design Domain aims not only to maintain safety but also to enhance system availability. By dynamically adjusting the Operational Design Domain based on real-time conditions of the system functionality and environment, Adaptive Operational Design Domain enables autonomous systems to operate safely, even when encountering partial impairment or degraded functionality.