Safety requirements for machine software

Timo Malm, Marita Hietikko

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Abstract

The importance of software in machinery continues to grow as hardware functions are replaced with software and the number of safety functions increases. This has crucial consequences for machine safety. Software failure in safety-critical areas, such as driveby-wire systems, automated stability control and control of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), can result in accidents, fatalities and costly material losses.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch highlights in safety and security
Place of PublicationEspoo
PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Pages70-71
ISBN (Electronic)978-951-38-8130-6
ISBN (Print)978-951-38-8129-0
Publication statusPublished - 2013
MoE publication typeNot Eligible

Publication series

NameVTT Research Highlights
PublisherVTT
Number10
ISSN (Print)2242-1173
ISSN (Electronic)2242-1181

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Malm, T., & Hietikko, M. (2013). Safety requirements for machine software. In Research highlights in safety and security (pp. 70-71). Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. VTT Research Highlights, No. 10
Malm, Timo ; Hietikko, Marita. / Safety requirements for machine software. Research highlights in safety and security. Espoo : VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, 2013. pp. 70-71 (VTT Research Highlights; No. 10).
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Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Professional

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