@article{fdi:010093428, title = {{S}afety monitoring of machine learning perception functions : a survey}, author = {{F}erreira, {R}. {S}. and {G}uerin, {J}oris and {D}elmas, {K}. and {G}uiochet, {J}. and {W}aeselynck, {H}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{M}achine {L}earning ({ML}) models, such as deep neural networks, are widely applied in autonomous systems to perform complex perception tasks. {N}ew dependability challenges arise when {ML} predictions are used in safety-critical applications, like autonomous cars and surgical robots. {T}hus, the use of fault tolerance mechanisms, such as safety monitors, is essential to ensure the safe behavior of the system despite the occurrence of faults. {T}his paper presents an extensive literature review on safety monitoring of perception functions using {ML} in a safety-critical context. {I}n this review, we structure the existing literature to highlight key factors to consider when designing such monitors: threat identification, requirements elicitation, detection of failure, reaction, and evaluation. {W}e also highlight the ongoing challenges associated with safety monitoring and suggest directions for future research.}, keywords = {fault tolerance ; machine learning perception ; runtime monitoring ; safety-critical autonomous systems}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{C}omputational {I}ntelligence}, volume = {41}, numero = {2}, pages = {e70032 [20 p.]}, ISSN = {0824-7935}, year = {2025}, DOI = {10.1111/coin.70032}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010093428}, }