SMARDT
Safety software for everything that moves
Smardt: five markets, one question
SMARDT stands for Smart mobility, Automotive, Robotics, Defence and Transport. Five markets that ask the same question: how do you move faster without losing control? Our answer is a process with its own toolchain: Evidence Driven Engineering.
- Specify. Requirements and acceptance criteria come first, written together with you.
- Draft. AI drafts code, tests and documentation inside an orchestrated, access-controlled toolchain.
- Verify. Qualified analysis and test tools check every output: static analysis, requirement-based tests, coverage.
- Sign. An engineer signs every work product; in safety scope, a qualified safety engineer signs every lifecycle step.
- Prove. The evidence bundle is built along the way: traceability, test results, audit log, reproducible build.
We applied this discipline to a convoy of automated trucks driving in close formation, and delivered the full safety case behind it. We match our approach to your risk profile: rigorous where safety demands it, flexible where your prototype needs room to move.
Evidence Driven Engineering: our lane-based, AI-driven development method
AI drafts the code, tests and documentation at every step of your development lifecycle. Our engineers specify, review and sign off. Each work package gets a lane based on its consequence of failure. Your process standard applies across the whole scope; what differs per lane is who signs off, and against what.
| Lane | Scope | Who signs off, against what |
|---|---|---|
| Safety lane | Safety functions (ASIL, SIL or PL rated) | A qualified safety engineer, at every lifecycle step, against the safety requirements |
| Embedded lane | Non-safety embedded code: modules, drivers, utilities | An embedded engineer, per module, against unit and integration tests |
| Product software lane | Middleware, integration layers, platform services | A software engineer, per integrated increment, against automated integration tests |
| Delivery support lane | Test tooling, CI/CD, documentation, reports | The delivery owner, on the output, against agreed rules and formats |
We take no credit for the AI. Every AI output is verified as if it were written by hand, so safety never depends on the AI being right.
Two different questions about AI
AI in our development process. That is Evidence Driven Engineering: how we build your software faster without weakening safety.
AI in your product. Perception, planning or other machine learning inside your machine raises its own safety questions, under ISO/PAS 8800, the EU AI Act and the Machinery Regulation. We help you structure the safety argument for it.
Smart mobility. Rail, V2X and connected infrastructure carry more software every year, and more of it is safety-relevant. EN 50716, ISO 21448, ISO 21434.
Automotive. Your next ECU release at a fixed price, with the evidence your assessor expects. ISO 26262, ISO 21434.
Robotics. From 20 January 2027, the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 applies. Software that affects safety is part of the conformity assessment: safety functions must be protected against corruption, and safety functions with self-evolving behaviour need a notified body. You need to show your machine is safe, with evidence your assessor or notified body accepts. Our evidence bundle is built for exactly that. IEC 61508, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, ISO 3691-4, IEC 62443.
Defence. Certification-ready embedded software from a Dutch team, screened for defence work, every step traceable and signed. IEC 61508, DO-178C, AQAP.
Transport. Fleet digitalisation, infrastructure management and safety systems, with the same evidence and accountability.
| Case | Proof |
|---|---|
| Aircraft tug | The central intelligence of a robot that moves aircraft of up to 195 tonnes. |
| Port logistics | We helped develop and validate a prototype that drove autonomously in a container terminal without fixed guidance systems, within a European research programme. |
| Truck platooning | A level 3 automated driving system, backed by a full ISO 26262 safety case. |
| Rolling chassis | A modular military vehicle platform, from prototype to lifecycle support. |
Proof included, under your rules
Every delivery comes with the evidence bundle: traceability from requirement to test result, quality-gate results, an audit log of who approved what, and a reproducible build. Your code is processed only in approved environments under our TISAX-certified information security management, is never used to train AI models, and is covered by a standard AI usage agreement. Your data stays in the EU; on request, the AI models run in the EU as well. A fully isolated environment is also possible.
Proof of Acceleration: see the speed-up before you commit
How much faster could your next development project go? In a Proof of Acceleration, we show you on your own project, before you commit. You bring an engineering challenge and we agree on the scope together. Within a maximum of two weeks, we review it, get familiar with your context, set up the framework and work through it with Evidence Driven Engineering, our AI-driven development method.
You then get a binding, fixed-price offer covering lead time, price and quality level, so you can compare it side by side with your own estimate. The Proof of Acceleration costs €5.000 (excl. VAT). If you go ahead within three months, we deduct the full €5.000 from the project price.
| Sector | Proof |
|---|---|
| Smart mobility | An integration component or test harness |
| Automotive | An AUTOSAR adapter or middleware increment |
| Robotics | The evidence trail and test harness around one of your safety functions |
| Defence | A well-defined module in a Dutch programme |
| Transport | A data integration or tracking component |
What we build on
- Real-time embedded software for high-performance control systems
- Embedded gateways for Edge computing & connectivity
- Secure-by-design development (secure boot, encryption)
- Edge AI for data processing and decision-making
- OTA updates and lifecycle management
- Sensor integration (LiDAR, vision, GPS)
- Certified processes for quality, compliance and security
Our markets
Smart Mobility
We support cities, regions, and mobility platforms with embedded software expertise that combines real-time control, open data integration, and advanced algorithms. We create scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions for shared mobility, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), smart ticketing, connected EV infrastructure, and traffic management.
Automotive
The role of embedded software in the Automotive sector is becoming ever more important. Automotive Software has to be safe, secure and meet high quality standards. With over 30 years of experience in the Automotive sector, ICT Group is the ideal partner in this domain.
Robotics
In a market where speed, safety, and innovation are paramount, we deliver embedded software expertise that makes robotic solutions truly intelligent, scalable, and reliable. Our technology powers industrial robots, mobile robots, cobots, vision systems, and logistics applications, with real-time control, embedded AI, and secure communication as the foundation.
Defence
In the Defence domain where safety & security, reliability, and technological autonomy are essential, we deliver embedded software expertise that meets international standards. Our capabilities support the development of advanced vehicles, drones, communication systems, and sensor technologies.
Transport
In a sector where reliability, safety, and efficiency are critical, our embedded software expertise delivers future-ready solutions for transport operators, infrastructure managers, and logistics providers. We help you digitize your fleet and infrastructure with stable, secure, and scalable systems.
