08.09.2025

Press release

Automated mobility

IAA Mobility 2025: Bosch is shaping the new vehicle world with intelligent hardw ...

Farmington Hills, Mich. – In the automotive industry, the Bosch name is synonymous with software. The technology company is demonstrating this to impressive effect at this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich. And there’s more: from a single source, Bosch also supplies hardware that’s tailored to the possibilities of the software – a compelling unique selling point for the company worldwide. “Bosch knows its way around software and hardware. Without sophisticated hardware, even the smartest car won’t move a single millimeter,” said Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the Bosch board of management, at the trade fair. “Our aim is to continue playing a key role in shaping the industry in the age of software-driven mobility by offering tailored, intelligent solutions.” Bosch knows its way around software and hardware. Without sophisticated hardware, even the smartest car won’t move a single millimeter. Our aim is to continue playing a key role in shaping the industry in the age of software-driven mobility by offering tailored, intelligent solutions....Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the Bosch board of management Initial indications point to success: Bosch has established a foothold in the software-driven world. One example is Bosch’s by-wire systems for braking and steering, which are considered a key technology for software-defined vehicles and automated driving. Here, the software takes control; a mechanical connection is no longer necessary. This is an important business for Bosch. With brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire, the company expects to achieve cumulative sales revenue of more than 7 billion euros by 2032. The market dynamics of this key technology will continue to accelerate in the 2030s. By-wire technology is a taste of what lies ahead for vehicle construction overall. “In the future, hardware will be designed to fit software requirements,” said Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility business sector. In the future, hardware will be designed to fit software requirements...Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility business sector Bosch wants to turn cars into personal assistants In software-driven mobility, Bosch Mobility’s business continues to develop – from hardware with embedded software, to services, to completely independent software that manufacturers and partners then integrate into their ecosystems. “Whether stand-alone or interconnected, standardized, integrated, or decoupled – we can offer everything exactly as the customer wants it,” Hartung said. This is clearly having an impact: despite stagnating global vehicle production, weak demand, and delays in electromobility and automated driving, Bosch Mobility will grow slightly in the current year. The increase in sales revenue is expected to amount to a little less than 2 percent. Up to today, a vehicle was never as new as the moment it was delivered. “In the future, however, its software will be continuously updated and it will be constantly learning by means of artificial intelligence,” Heyn said. “More than anything else, the new mobility is user centered.” This is what that looks like: Bosch’s Vehicle Motion Management software coordinates all vehicle movements by centrally controlling the brakes, steering, powertrain, and chassis. This improves coordination between the individual systems – and also means they can be adjusted to the driver’s preferences. A particularly smooth ride today? A little more agility tomorrow? And jolt-free stopping the day after? No problem – at the touch of a button, the car feels completely different. Incidentally, Bosch’s Vehicle Motion Management is decoupled from the hardware, which makes it easy to use in different vehicle architectures. That’s not just theory, it’s happening: the Bosch software is in widespread use, with more than two dozen manufacturers in Europe, China, and Japan already having adopted it. Over the next three years, Bosch will be investing a nine-figure sum in Vehicle Motion Management and expanding its modular software and function portfolio across all domains. Vehicle Motion Management from Bosch works even better in combination with by-wire solutions, because the software can control the respective braking and steering actuators independently of the driver’s actions – for greater safety, improved convenience, or better vehicle dynamics. Bosch’s smart software makes the difference Bosch’s ADAS product family is also software-driven. For intelligent driver assistance systems, vehicle manufacturers can choose from three preconfigured variants that can then be put into production quickly and in a brand-specific way. Here, too, hardware and software can be integrated or purchased separately, depending on customer requirements. Both options benefit from a holistic approach: since Bosch understands the interaction between hardware and software, it can offer individually optimized solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing environments. Modern vehicles, which are designed and developed from a software standpoint, make use of ever fewer, but more powerful vehicle computers. These are a growth driver for Bosch: its high-performance computer business is currently growing by more than 5 percent every year, with automakers such as the BMW Group among the customers. Bosch also offers central vehicle computers that combine various functions, such as in driver assistance and infotainment, on just one control unit and one system on a chip (SoC). This saves space, costs, and energy. These systems have a modular structure and can flexibly integrate software from different manufacturers. In China, Bosch is supplying a high-performance computer to SAIC-GM to create a cockpit featuring artificial intelligence. Thanks to this AI cockpit, drivers can talk to their car in a completely natural way and interact with it as if it were a human being. Bosch’s knowledge and expertise make it a sought-after partner The software-driven future is fundamentally changing the automotive industry. Bosch wants to seize the opportunities this new world presents – and is in a good position to do so. Hardly any other company combines hardware and software expertise and global presence as seamlessly as Bosch. This makes the company a flexible and reliable partner for the development of intelligent and connected vehicles. After all, strategic partnerships are crucial, particularly where new business models and scalable software systems are concerned. In China, Bosch is already working with WeRide and Horizon Robotics on the development of systems for assisted and automated driving. In Europe, Bosch and the VW subsidiary Cariad are strategic partners in this area. Bosch assumes that such alliances will become increasingly important in the future, and that the proportion of software in vehicles will continue to rise – and with it, the benefits for drivers in the form of even safer and more convenient mobility.

03.09.2025

Press release

Business/economy

Comprehensive Bosch portfolio for software-driven mobility is a crowd-puller

Farmington Hills, Mich. – The automotive industry is changing. Software and artificial intelligence are making cars even more digital, while codes and algorithms are turning driving into a customized experience. To develop its full potential, software needs the right hardware. After all, even the most modern car won’t move an inch without physical components. Bosch operates in all relevant areas of software-driven mobility, and is a partner for automakers across the globe – regardless of how much progress they have made in the transformation to the software-defined vehicle. With its profound automotive expertise, Bosch interconnects the various vehicle domains. From brakes, steering systems, and electric powertrains to sensors, vehicle computers, and software, the supplier of technology and services develops and manufactures the key components of modern vehicles under one roof. At booth D01 in hall B3, Bosch is showcasing its latest solutions for connected and intelligent transportation systems at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. Bosch driving assistance for more safety and convenience Automated driving is an essential feature of software-defined vehicles. Bosch is actively pressing ahead with its development, and systematically taking driver assistance systems to new levels – for greater safety and convenience. The company uses an End-to-End AI architecture: The use of AI along the entire technology chain accelerates development cycles and increases the performance of the software stack. For assisted driving and parking up to SAE Level 2, Bosch offers its ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) product family in three variants: entry-level, mid-range, and premium. These variants differ in scope of software function, the number and combination of sensors, and required computing power. Automakers can purchase the hardware and software as integrated or stand-alone packages. The number of automakers who have opted for various constellations of the Bosch ADAS product family now runs into double figures. Both the mid-range and luxury variants are already in series production in China. Also available to end customers on the market are connected map services that extend the vehicle's field of vision like an additional sensor. The crowd-based solution provides information on difficult weather and road conditions, accidents, or wrong-way drivers, for example. Sensors for precise surround sensing: More and more vehicles, including less expensive ones, are being equipped with comprehensive driver assistance systems. This explains why high-performance and cost-effective camera solutions are becoming increasingly important. The Bosch multi purpose camera is available as a camera-only solution, or alternatively as a new two-part system variant comprising camera head and control unit. In the camera-only solution, the entire ADAS function is installed in the camera itself, and computation is done there. This is particularly suitable for vehicles with decentralized architectures. The two-part system variant, on the other hand, is a step on the way to centralized architectures. It is particularly attractive for automakers who want to take advantage of advanced driver assistance functions in their existing architectures. In software-defined vehicles with centralized architectures, the camera’s safety-relevant computation is done in powerful computers. For its new radar sensor , Bosch has developed and manufactured all the key elements itself, including the system on a chip (SoC). Thanks to advanced semiconductor technology, the SX600 and SX601 radar sensors’ range is roughly 30 percent greater than that of comparable models. This technology also allows driving functions to be fully and cost-effectively integrated into the radar sensor. Both sensor types support AI-assisted signal processing. The SX601 offers significantly greater computing power than usual on the market, as well as even better detection properties. For improved system performance and maximum precision, two SX601s can be connected in series to use eight transmitting and eight receiving antennas. In software-driven mobility, centralized semiconductor architectures are taking on increasing importance. They govern many sensor-based functions, including ESP ® , navigation, and driver assistance systems. To reduce complexity, Bosch has developed the latest generation of especially powerful MEMS inertial sensors . They can provide several systems at once with the data they need. This “one-sensor-fits-all” approach features in Bosch sensors such as the SMU300 and SMI980 , which are already in use in inertial measurement units and in airbag control units. At the IAA, Bosch will also be presenting its new TB293 and TB193 chips for ultrasonic sensors , which offer the highest data transmission rate in the ultrasonic market. For even greater sensor performance, Bosch is also turning to raw data, with the signal being recorded directly at the ultrasonic sensor (at the transducer), which means that the full range of data is retained. This is a great advantage, especially for AI-based functions. As a result, the sensors allow much better object detection. Now, for the first time, these chips are freely available in the market, independent of any sensors. With this step, Bosch is also making its new VASI bus interface (versatile automotive sensor interface) available, thus setting a new standard in the market. This means that automakers have a wider choice of sensor supplier, benefit from state-of-the-art ultrasonic technology, and can avoid lock-in effects. New standards for Bluetooth-based tire pressure sensors: In the Bosch SMP290 , safety and energy efficiency go hand in hand. With its compact design, low power consumption, long life, and one-of-a-kind integration of acceleration and pressure sensor as well as ASIC including Bluetooth on one chip, it truly stands out. Not only that: it helps simplify vehicle architecture. Thanks to the standardized Bluetooth interface, the SMP290 also enables new applications such as direct interaction with a smartphone. Bosch solution for damage detection: With its small damage detection , Bosch demonstrates how to cleverly combine software and hardware. This solution uses existing vehicle components such as the airbag ECU and sensors, obviating the need for any additional hardware. And in software-defined vehicles, small damage detection can even be updated over the air, after the vehicle has been purchased. It accurately detects even minor damage to the vehicle – both while driving and when parked. Small damage detection registers shocks that are below the threshold for airbag deployment, storing the relevant data. The system thus enables fast, automated, and objective damage detection. Act-by-wire technology: the future of vehicle control Act-by-wire systems transmit the driver’s steering and braking commands purely electronically. They are highly relevant for software-driven mobility, especially for the personalization of vehicle dynamics and handling, and for higher-level modes of automated driving. New brakes and steering for greater flexibility: Braking and steering via electrical cables (act-by-wire) opens up the possibility of new concepts for the steering wheel and brake pedal, crash-optimized design, and the more flexible positioning of components and the design of the interior. Bosch is one of the pioneers in the development of this technology, and soon one of the first to market it. Its brake-by-wire solution , comprising a by-wire actuator and ESP®, will feature in a production vehicle of a major Asian automaker. What is special about the hydraulic Bosch by-wire braking system is that it requires absolutely no mechanical connection between the brake pedal and the braking system. Software systems solution for vehicle dynamics: Bosch Vehicle Motion Management assumes the task of intelligently controlling actuators. This systems solution perfectly synchronizes the brakes, steering, chassis, and powertrain. Vehicle Motion Management is suitable for all vehicles and marques in the passenger-car segment. It takes the driving experience to a new level. Thanks to a special software function, the vehicle can be transformed into a super-maneuverable urban vehicle, a powerful speedster, or a limousine with chauffeur-driven comfort – depending on the individual driver’s mood. It can be activated either at the push of a button or by AI, which works in the background to customize the vehicle. Software function against travel sickness: Vehicle Motion Management’s “Comfort Stop” function increases comfort and counters travel sickness. The interaction of the brakes and the electric motor can reduce the jerk resulting from braking by 70 to 90 percent and gently bring the vehicle to a standstill. The shift from decentralized to centralized vehicle architectures Software-defined functions require a completely different setup for the electronic components and systems. Intelligence in the vehicle will be centralized in a few high-performance computers, instead of being distributed among currently sometimes more than 100 individual control units. This reduces the need for wiring, and makes both centralized processing and over-the-air updates possible. Bosch can supply the basic framework for any vehicle. Powerful computers for the software-defined vehicle: The Bosch portfolio not only includes centralized, powerful computers and state-of-the-art software , but also scalable and adaptable vehicle infrastructure. Bosch’s centralized high-performance computers and all its other components feature state-of-the-art communication interfaces. Depending on requirements, the resulting communication infrastructure can either be fast and broadband or lean and especially cost-efficient. Here, a key role is played by zone-level control units, which aggregate and translate the various communication channels and media. Robust on-board networks with zone-based architecture and 48-volt technology create the basis for a stable power supply that satisfies the growing requirements of modern vehicles. On the level of power-supply infrastructure, the key components supplied by Bosch include its 48-volt Powernet Master, which ensures that the vehicle’s safety-relevant functions are supplied with power at all times. The portfolio also includes combined communication and power-supply solutions, and well as zone-level control units. The range is rounded out by intelligent solutions for power distribution. These not only open up new diagnostic and maintenance options, but also meet the most stringent functional safety requirements. Faster data transmission in modern vehicles: It takes automotive ECUs just milliseconds to exchange data. The invisible backbone of this communication is the controller area network, or CAN. In vehicle architectures, such networks ensure a high level of stability, simplicity, flexibility, and cost efficiency. And with the new Bosch CAN SIC XL transceiver , they work especially fast – up to 20 Mbit/s in the case of CAN XL networks. In addition to the customary CAN commands, the new CAN XL standard can transmit internet protocol (IP), and thus complies with the requirements of modern E/E architectures. ETAS software: The Bosch subsidiary ETAS offers a Vehicle Software Platform Suite , which provides a stable and secure basis for the efficient development and management of scalable vehicle architecture. It supports all modern vehicle architectures – from classic control units to powerful computers and platforms for assisted and automated driving. Customers can use it to efficiently create state-of-the-art vehicle platforms and market them more quickly. As a founding member of Eclipse S-Core, ETAS uses a code-first approach as an integral part of the platforms it offers, and in this way plays a major part in shaping the open-source initiative. Using the ETAS Comprehensive Measurement Solution , vehicle functions can be validated quickly and cost-effectively, and system behavior optimized efficiently. The platform software records data in real time, and perfectly synchronizes internal data from microprocessor-based control units. This scalable and flexible solution can be adapted to various E/E architectures and to vehicle domains such as assisted and automated driving (ADAS/AD), infotainment, and motion. Bosch powertrain solutions: powerful and efficient In the powertrain domain, too, Bosch is responding to the growing requirements of software-driven mobility, and is developing sophisticated solutions. Following a technology-neutral approach, Bosch offers concepts for powertrains ranging from combustion engines to electric motors. Silicon-carbide semiconductors for electromobility: Automakers, automotive suppliers, and distributors can draw on a wide range of Bosch silicon-carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for diverse automotive applications. Silicon carbide is seen as a key technology for electromobility. Bosch offers its dual-channel trench MOSFETs as 750 and 1200 volt versions – unpackaged for inverter modules or packaged for on-board chargers, DC/DC converters, and inverters. By 2030, Bosch predicts that one in three newly registered cars and light trucks will be battery-electric. In electromobility, the Chinese market is setting the pace. Bosch is playing an active part in its development. Here, scalable and standardized platforms are crucial in making innovations universally available and affordable. They are also the basis of the broad Bosch portfolio for electric and hybrid vehicles of all types (Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Range-extended electric vehicle). A global platform for a wealth of variants: Oil-cooled Bosch e-axles can be used as primary or secondary powertrains. They are globally available and locally adaptable. The 3-in-1 e-axle combines an electric motor, power electronics, and transmission. Bosch is adding further energy management components to its e-axle, such as an on-board charger, a DC/DC converter, and a power distribution unit. This combination of several functions in one unit offers a number of benefits, including a more compact design, lighter weight, and optimized costs, while increasing efficiency at the same time. From electric vehicle to mobile energy storage unit: Although they take up 30 percent less space, the latest generation of bidirectional charger converters , which combine an on-board charger with a DC/DC converter, are even more efficient. This systems solution is much easier to integrate, whether close to the powertrain in the e-axle or close to the battery. With bidirectional flows of energy, an electric vehicle can also function as a mobile energy storage unit. Inverters with greater power density: A new generation of inverters featuring power modules and semiconductors as well as innovative inverter topologies is paving the way for significant progress in power density and efficiency. And in electric motors as well, Bosch is moving ahead. Automakers can benefit from a globally standardized technology platform comprising various electric motors and active components such as rotors and stators. Shorter winding heads, innovative cooling designs including a direct copper conductor and magnet solution, and innovative materials are having a positive effect on electric motors’ size, efficiency, and use of materials. Increased range, reduced charging time: Standardized hardware means that intelligent software is gaining in significance. It can be used to extend range and curtail recharging time. Synchronous control (voltage modulation) allows efficiency to be increased by 1.5 percent, and an electric vehicle’s peak power and continuous output by 10 percent. Solely by using software, switching behavior can be synchronized with the rotation of the electric motor, without modifying the hardware. This extends the vehicle's range and simultaneously enhances the driving experience. Through the software feature eAxle Heating , the electric vehicle's battery is optimally preconditioned prior to charging. This facilitates higher charging capacities and consequently reduces vehicle downtimes. Digital proof of renewable fuels: In addition to electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles can also reduce carbon emissions from road traffic. This is why Bosch is continuing to develop injection and exhaust-gas treatment technology for combustion engines. Apart from strong and plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles with range extenders are becoming increasingly common, especially in China. Using renewable fuels in hybrid vehicles makes them much more climate-friendly. Proof that such fuels are in the tank can be provided by a Bosch cloud solution, the Digital Fuel Twin . This also shows how much less CO2 has been emitted. Optimum battery temperature: Thermal management systems can further increase the efficiency of hybrid and electric vehicles. By deliberately controlling flows of cold and heat, they ensure that the high-voltage battery remains within the optimum temperature window at all times, that the electric motor does not overheat under heavier loads, and that as little electricity as possible is used for cooling and heating. For this, Bosch is developing pre-integrated modules that combine essential elements such as electric cooling compressors and coolant pumps. This considerably reduces complexity and installation effort. In new systems, the coolant used is propane (R290), which is already used in heat pumps and tumble dryers. Intelligent coordination of energy management: The modular software solutions used in Bosch Vehicle Energy Management distribute energy in the vehicle in an especially intelligent way. An integrated approach coordinates and optimizes energy management and its component subsystems such as thermal management, powertrain, on-board network, and charging system. This connected system also takes account of current and forecast vehicle parameters, as well as of road conditions and driver behavior. In this way, electric vehicles’ efficiency, convenience, and service life can be further improved. Bosch Vehicle Energy Management is also offered as a hardware-agnostic solution. Safety in critical operating states: Together with its electronic disconnect unit , the Bosch battery management system monitors and controls the high-voltage battery’s cells – in both electric cars and plug-in hybrids. In critical operating states, it provides the necessary safety mechanisms. It also optimizes power output and battery life. It comprises a control unit as well as elements that are attached to the individual battery modules and that monitor each individual cell. Software functions, such as the battery passport that will be required in the EU from 2027, can also be integrated. In the event of an accident, the electronic disconnect unit disconnects the battery from the vehicle electronics. The battery management system, the cell monitoring units, and the charger-converter can be brought together in this disconnect unit, thereby reducing complexity. New battery for the on-board network: To meet ever greater demands for power, more and more electric vehicles will feature a 48-volt on-board network in the future. To satisfy this need, Bosch is developing a 48-volt lithium-ion battery – in addition to the 48-volt battery for mild hybrids it has already manufactured millions of times. The new variant will consistently provide the power needed for safety-critical features and for highly automated driving, but also when the vehicle is stationary for a protracted period. The battery can be flexibly integrated into the vehicle. Unlike conventional 12-volt batteries, it is lead-free. Bosch ESI[tronic] adds Tesla to its diagnostic program: The range of vehicles covered by Bosch’s tried and tested ESI[tronic] diagnostic software now also includes Tesla models. For the first time, therefore, independent workshops will now be able to use their everyday multibrand solution to perform extensive diagnostic work on Tesla models . Accessing diagnostic data was a special challenge when integrating Tesla. In contrast to many other automakers whose data Bosch receives in advance and translates into [ESI]tronic languages, the original Tesla diagnosis interacts in English only. And while other documentation is available in several languages, it is not available in all 23 of the languages supported by [ESI]tronic. To deal with this language barrier, Bosch has now come up with a technical solution that works with artificial intelligence, and has integrated this automatic translation functionality directly into the diagnostic process. As soon as a mechatronics engineer hooks up to a Tesla, the English diagnostic information is translated in real time into the user’s selected [ESI]tronic system language. This innovative approach ensures that independent workshops can work on Tesla vehicles efficiently and precisely, without language difficulties. This addition is an important step toward providing independent workshops with a future-proof, comprehensive diagnostic solution for the growing electric-vehicle segment. Bosch press conference: Monday, September 8, 2025, 11:00–11:20 CEST: with Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, and Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of Bosch Mobility, at the Bosch booth D01 in Hall B3 and via Livestream on the Bosch Media Service . Bosch eBike Systems at IAA Mobility | Open Space: The IAA Open Space in downtown Munich will be open from 11:00 to 21:00 CEST from September 9 to 13, 2025. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, the IAA Open Space will be open for guests from 10:00 until 17:00 CEST. During the IAA, visitors can take the Cargo Line and other innovations, as well as many digital features offered by Bosch eBike Systems, for a test ride on the cycling test track in Munich’s Englischer Garten park. In addition, Bosch eBike product experts will be on hand to answer questions in the Open Space at Odeonsplatz.

10.09.2024

Presskit

Business/economy

New technologies debut at Bosch Mobility Experience 2024

14.09.2021

Press release

Automated mobility

One-third of US vehicle crashes with injuries or fatalities could be avoided or ...

Plymouth, Mich. – New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows an increase in motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities of 10.5 percent for the first quarter of 2021 when compared to Q1 2020 . This is despite a 2.1 percent decrease in vehicle miles travelled (VMT) over that time as reported by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). For all of 2020, traffic fatalities in the United States were up 7.2 percent over 2019, despite a 13 percent decrease in VMT. Both the Q1 2021 and total year 2020 figures are the largest number of fatalities since 2007.Technology plays a key role in helping to reduce vehicle accidents and the associated fatalities and injuries. New accident research from Bosch shows the potential of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) to notably improve roadway safety. According to Bosch’s research, when AEB is present in all vehicles, it could help mitigate or avoid altogether up to 649,000 vehicle crashes with injuries or fatalities each year – a 35 percent reduction. “AEB technology for vehicles is available today to support safer traveling for all road users,” said Dr. Kay Stepper, senior vice president automated driving, driver assistance for Bosch in North America. “It only takes over in specific instances to help avoid or mitigate an incident.” Bosch’s research was conducted using data from Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS) provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation, which was analyzed to address relevant collision scenarios which could potentially be addressed by AEB technology. The process provided a model to estimate the potential impact of AEB technology assuming 100 percent vehicle penetration of the technology. Protecting vulnerable road users with applications of AEB AEB uses a forward-facing radar, camera sensors or a combination of both to monitor a vehicle’s path of travel for imminent collision threats. The technology was first launched by Bosch in 2010 to support avoidance of rear-end vehicle collisions. AEB’s capabilities have evolved to include detection of pedestrians (AEB for Pedestrians) and cyclists (AEB for Cyclists) – further elevating levels of safety for all roadway users. The Bosch accident research showed that of the more than 1.8 million vehicle crashes with injuries or fatalities in 2018 in U.S., nearly 594,000 could have been mitigated or avoided with AEB; 36,000 with AEB for Pedestrians; and 19,000 with AEB for Cyclists. The total of all three technologies together means AEB technologies could mitigate or avoid altogether up to 649,000 vehicle crashes with injuries or fatalities per year in the U.S. In other words, about one-third of U.S. vehicle crashes with injuries or fatalities could be avoided or mitigated with AEB technology annually. “We are continuing to advance vehicle safety in a way that protects vulnerable road users of many types – from drivers and passengers to pedestrians and cyclists,” Stepper said. “AEB is not a static technology, it’s one where we’ve leveraged Bosch’s ‘Invented for Life’ ethos to continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible to keep people safe.” Bosch camera technology continues to advance object recognition to support applications of AEB using a combination of a unique multi-path approach and artificial intelligence (AI). The camera can recognize and classify pedestrians, even when they are 50% concealed. In congested urban traffic, the camera can also recognize and classify partially obscured or crossing vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Recognition and classification allows the vehicle to trigger a warning or emergency braking. The latest generation of Bosch radar sensors capture the vehicle's surroundings – and demonstrate improved performance in bad weather or poor light conditions due to their detection range, wide aperture, and high angular resolution. It starts with consumer education Encouraging higher adoption rates of AEB starts with consumer education, but requires joint efforts between academia, government and industry. NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) provides comparative new vehicle safety information to assist consumers with purchasing decisions and encourages manufacturers to improve vehicle safety. The formal addition of AEB to the program, coupled with the creation of a new crash avoidance rating, could help improve consumer awareness and adoption of a technology that notably reduces crashes. Technology drives safety advancements Dating back to the early 1970s when Bosch started researching new safety technologies for vehicles, the goal has been to make roadways a safer place. From adapting radar systems for automotive use to the introduction of anti-lock braking systems (ABS), these foundational technologies have continued to advance to help make roads safer for everyone. In fact, NHTSA estimates that electronic stability control systems, which Bosch first unveiled in 1995 and which have been mandated since model year 2012 for all new cars in the U.S. weighing 10,000 pounds or less, saved approximately 9,000 lives in the U.S. between 2015 and 2018.

26.08.2020

Video

Automated mobility

Automated Valet Parking with Ford, Bedrock, and Bosch

Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected Ford Escape test vehicles that can drive and park themselves inside Bedrock’s Assembly Garage in Detroit using Bosch smart infrastructure. This is the first U.S. infrastructure-based solution for automated valet parking where the vehicle will park itself inside a parking garage.

05.01.2020

Press release

Automated mobility

Safety to the power of three: Bosch completes sensor portfolio for automated driving

Stuttgart, Germany /Las Vegas, NV, USA – Good things come in threes – and automated driving is no exception. Before safe automated driving can become a reality, a third sensor principle is needed in addition to camera and radar. Consequently, Bosch is making long-range lidar sensors production-ready – the first lidar (light detection and ranging) system that is suitable for automotive use. This laser-based distance measurement technology is indispensable for driving functions at SAE Levels 3 to 5. The new Bosch sensor will cover both long and close ranges – on highways and in the city. By exploiting economies of scale, Bosch wants to reduce the price for the sophisticated technology and render it suitable for the mass market. “By filling the sensor gap, Bosch is making automated driving a viable possibility in the first place,” says Bosch management board member Harald Kroeger.This laser-based distance measurement technology is indispensable for driving functions at SAE Levels 3 to 5. The new Bosch sensor will cover both long and close ranges – on highways and in the city. By exploiting economies of scale, Bosch wants to reduce the price for the sophisticated technology and render it suitable for the mass market. “By filling the sensor gap, Bosch is making automated driving a viable possibility in the first place,” says Bosch management board member Harald Kroeger. Bosch technology is alert to all automated driving situations Only the parallel deployment of three sensor principles ensures that automated driving will offer maximum safety when it is rolled out. This has been confirmed by Bosch analyses, where developers investigated all use cases of automated driving functions – from highway assist to fully automated driving in cities. For example, if a motorcycle approaches an automated vehicle at high speed at a junction, lidar is needed in addition to camera and radar to ensure the reliable sensing of the two-wheeler. In this instance, radar can struggle to detect the bike’s narrow silhouette and plastic fairings. Moreover, a camera can always be dazzled by harsh light falling on it. As such, there is a need for radar, camera, and lidar, with the three technologies complementing each other perfectly and delivering reliable information in every driving situation. Lidar is an essential element in automated driving We can think of laser as a third eye: in lidar systems, the sensor emits laser pulses and captures the laser light that is scattered back. The system then calculates distances based on the measured time it takes for the light to bounce back. Lidar offers very high resolution with a long range and a wide field of vision. As a result, the laser-based distance measurement tool can reliably detect even non-metallic objects at a great distance, such as rocks on the road. This means there is plenty of time to initiate driving maneuvers such as braking or swerving. At the same time, using lidar in vehicles exposes the lidar system’s components, such as the detector and the laser, to many stresses – above all, with regard to temperature resistance and reliability over the vehicle’s entire lifetime. Because Bosch can draw on its sensor expertise and systems know-how in the fields of radar and camera technology when developing the lidar, the company can ensure that all three sensor technologies dovetail with each other. “We want to make automated driving safe, convenient, and fascinating. In this way, we will be making a decisive contribution to the mobility of the future,” says Kroeger. Bosch’s long-range lidar will not only fulfill all safety requirements for automated driving, it will also enable automakers to efficiently integrate the technology into a very wide range of vehicle types in the future. Artificial intelligence is making assistance systems even safer Bosch is an innovation leader in sensor technology for driver assistance systems and automated driving. The company has been developing and manufacturing millions of ultrasound, radar, and camera sensors in-house for many years now. In 2019, Bosch sales of driver assistance systems rose by 12 percent to around 2 billion euros. These assistance systems are paving the way for automated driving. Recently, Bosch engineers succeeded in taking the camera technology used in cars to a new level by enhancing it with artificial intelligence. The camera technology detects objects, categorizes them into classes such as vehicles, pedestrians, or bicycles, and measures their movement. In congested urban traffic, the camera can also recognize and classify partially obscured or crossing vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists quickly and reliably. This allows the vehicle to trigger a warning or an emergency braking maneuver as required. Bosch engineers are also continuously refining radar technology. The latest generation of Bosch radar sensors is even better at capturing the vehicle’s surroundings – including in bad weather or poor light conditions. Their greater detection range, wide aperture, and high angular separability are the basis for this improved performance.

13.12.2018

Press release

Internet of Things

CES 2019: The smart solutions Bosch will be presenting in Las Vegas

At CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Central Hall, booth #14020 from January 8 to 11, 2019, Bosch is presenting technological answers to today’s challenges, including urbanization, population growth, and climate change. The supplier of technology and services will be highlighting innovative solutions and services for the mobility of the future and for the smart home. World first: Bosch concept vehicle for a new kind of mobility At CES, Bosch wants people to experience a new kind of mobility in the form of a driverless electric concept shuttle with integrated services. This kind of mobility will soon feature on streets in major cities around the world: whisper-silent, driverless shuttles that are seamlessly connected with their surroundings. Bosch will provide the necessary hardware, software, and new digital services that will enable users to book vehicles, pay for their ride, or share it with other passengers.CES Innovation Awards: a total of six honorees for Bosch In the run-up to CES 2019, Bosch received a total of six CES Innovation Awards. The CES Innovation Awards are an annual program run by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) covering 28 categories, and serve as an indicator of future trends. This year, awards went to the following Bosch products and solutions: 1. All-in-one principle for vehicle connectivity: For the future of connected, automated driving, vehicles need the ability to communicate smoothly both among themselves and with their environment. To this end, Bosch has developed a universal connectivity unit for all Wi-Fi-based and wireless-based transmission technologies used in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. This enables vehicles to communicate with each other and with traffic infrastructure, regardless of the country or manufacturer. Software produced by the Portuguese startup Veniam handles the complex task of managing the data connections. It constantly searches for the best transmission technology for each requirement and switches automatically between the available options. 2. Trucks with no exterior mirror: The new Mercedes-Benz Actros is the first production truck to feature a camera system in place of conventional main and wide-angle mirrors. Known as Mirror Cam, this system offers better 360-degree vision. In addition to increasing safety, having compact digital cameras instead of mirrors improves the truck’s fuel consumption thanks to the cameras’ considerable aerodynamic advantages. Two cameras, fitted left and right on the roof of the driver’s cab, feed real-time images to two high-resolution 15-inch displays mounted on the A-pillars inside the cab. The system adjusts the monitor display to match the driving situation. Overall, Mirror Cam greatly improves the truck’s aerodynamics, safety, and vehicle handling. Daimler’s development partners for the Mirror Cam system are Bosch and Mekra Lang. 3. The smartphone as car key: The Bosch Perfectly Keyless access system will soon let car drivers, car-sharing fleet operators, and logistics companies manage their vehicle keys digitally. They can use a smartphone app to decide at any given time who should have access to cars or trucks and when. The ingenious feature of this Bosch system is that it makes the connection between smartphone and vehicle more secure than ever. Perfectly Keyless can pinpoint the authorized smartphone like a digital fingerprint. For CES 2019, Bosch has installed the system in a demonstration vehicle based on a Ford Mustang. 4. Radar-based assistance systems prevent motorcycle accidents: Blind-spot detection, collision warning, and adaptive cruise control: giving motorcycles radar as a sensory organ enables new motorcycle assistance and safety functions while providing an accurate picture of the vehicle’s surroundings. As a result, these assistance functions not only increase safety, they also enhance enjoyment and convenience by making life easier for riders. According to Bosch accident research estimates, radar-based assistance systems could prevent one in seven motorcycle accidents. These electronic assistants are always vigilant and, in emergencies, they respond more quickly than people can. They are based on a combination of radar sensor, brake system, engine management, and HMI. 5. App for connecting e-scooters: A new app turns e-scooters into connectivity pros. As well as displaying key information such as the e-scooter’s current battery charge, it allows rider-vehicle communication and the option to connect with other users via social networks. This makes it easy for users to find out which of their friends are in the area. In addition, there is a connected helmet holder on the e-scooter’s handlebar which is controlled by app. Whenever the e-scooter is parked, this provides a storage solution for the helmet while also protecting the vehicle against theft and its display against vandalism. 6. Retrofit solution for more efficient machinery and households: Bosch has developed the Phantom algorithm to help small and medium-sized enterprises assess and greatly increase the energy efficiency of their machinery. This retrofit solution, which takes just a few minutes to install, uses sensors to measure the load on each device in the customer’s energy consumption network to provide valuable insights into usage and potential faults. This enables users to improve the machinery’s operations and efficiency. In homes, too, Bosch Phantom can tell how much power each device is using. This energy transparency makes it possible to save electricity. Mobility of the future: selection of solutions and services Driving electric, yet stress-free – that is the goal of Convenience Charging, the Bosch service that the company is presenting at CES 2019 in a demonstration vehicle based on an Audi A3 e-tron. This integrated charging and navigation solution enhances the everyday benefits of electromobility. In the future, the service will tell electric cars precisely when their power will run out, but also where they can find the next charge spot. To this end, Convenience Charging combines information from the electric powertrain with both vehicle and environment data to produce a reliable range forecast. The service uses state-of-the-art route planning to determine charging opportunities based on the driver’s personal preferences. In the future, drivers of electric cars will be able to order food for delivery directly to their pre-booked charge spot, so they can make the best use of the charging time. Using the Convenience Charging app, drivers will also be able to plan the charging stops they need in the comfort of their own home, with the app then seamlessly transmitting the suggested routes between charge spots to the vehicle. Safe use of cell phones when driving: The mySPIN smartphone integration solution makes it safe for drivers to use smartphone apps while they are on the road. Now, mySPIN also supports the MirrorLink vehicle communication standard. In the future, it will take just a simple adapter for the vehicle’s infotainment system or instrument cluster to enlarge mySPIN-compatible apps and display a reduced set of their key functions. Drivers will then be able to operate the apps by touch or using the vehicle’s rotary push button. Bosch is also developing mySPIN smartphone integration for commercial vehicles, motorcycles, scooters, and powersports vehicles. Lifesavers from the data cloud: In Germany alone, some 2,000 warnings about wrong-way drivers are broadcast each year. In most cases, however, the warning comes too late, since such incidents generally end after an average of 500 meters – in the worst case with fatal consequences. Bosch has developed a cloud-based solution that sends a warning to wrong-way drivers and all road users at risk within ten seconds. Some 15 radio and navigation apps already use Bosch wrong-way driver warning technology to reach people in 13 European countries. The service relies on a software module for integration into existing infotainment systems and apps. Making the electronic horizon even more accurate: Today, the electronic horizon provides data on road inclines and the sharpness of bends to complement navigation data. Because the system enables vehicles to think ahead, it enhances both safety and convenience. Bosch is now working on the next-generation electronic horizon, which will be even more accurate and up to date. In addition to information on road classifications, bends, and vertical profiles, it will provide vehicle systems and navigation systems with geometries for each and every traffic lane as well as infrastructure data with 3D objects. This will help automated vehicles determine their precise location within the lane. A seat-of-the-pants feel for automated vehicles: Bosch predictive road-condition services will allow self-driving vehicles to determine how road conditions will develop over the course of a journey, based on weather data provided by the company’s partner Foreca. As a sufficient number of connected vehicles take to the roads, Bosch will supplement its predictive road-condition services with vehicle data. This will increase the safety, availability, and convenience of automated driving functions. Automated driving in cities: San José in California’s Silicon Valley is set to become the pilot city for an automated ridesharing service provided by Bosch and Daimler. The three parties have already signed a letter of intent to this effect. Bosch and Daimler plan to offer the app-based service with automated Mercedes-Benz S class vehicles to selected customers. The test area is centered on the San Carlos Street / Stevens Creek Boulevard traffic artery between Downtown and West San José. Bosch and Daimler are working together on solutions for automated driving in cities. Their aim is to develop a driving system for fully automated driverless driving (SAE level 4/5) that is ready for production by the beginning of the next decade. Integrated security solution for connected vehicles: Since April 2018, all newly registered vehicles are automatically connected vehicles – thanks to the automatic Emergency Call system. This makes it increasingly important to have integrated security concepts for connected vehicles. At CES, ESCRYPT will be presenting CycurACCESS, a security solution for keyless vehicle access systems. State-of-the-art cryptographic methods make these digital keys particularly secure. What’s more, the Bosch subsidiary is presenting an all-in-one solution for secure over-the-air software updates, Featuring efficient key and certificate management to guarantee end-to-end encryption from the car’s ECU to the vehicle manufacturer’s IT systems. Intelligent assistants: solutions for the smart home Food recognition for smart storage: Connected devices offer their owners tangible benefits both on the road and at home – for instance when it comes to optimizing how food is stored. Now, Bosch connected refrigerators with interior cameras offer a new function: food recognition with storage recommendations . The device automatically recognizes some 60 kinds of fruits and vegetables and suggests the ideal place to store them via an app. By storing food in the best possible way, it stays fresh for longer and doesn’t have to be thrown away so often. Cooking without sticky touchscreens: PAI is a Bosch projector that is mounted over the kitchen counter, turning the whole worktop into a touchscreen. An integrated 3D sensor records when users touch the surface, making touch control possible. That means users can access a wide variety of digital services while cooking or baking, for instance to pull up recipes with ease or control connected appliances. Thanks to its robust design, the PAI’s interface is easy to operate even with greasy fingers, unlike conventional smartphones or tablets. This approach also frees up space on the work surface. Easy lawn care thanks to artificial intelligence: Bosch is using machine learning to improve the way its Indego robot lawn mower recognizes obstacles on the lawn by evaluating data such as motor flow, acceleration, motor speed, and direction. Thanks to AI, Bosch is making lawn care even easier and more convenient by enabling the Indego to take over the chore of mowing. Each Indego adapts to its garden in order to mow it perfectly every time. And Bosch’s new connected Indego S+ opens up new possibilities for users. It now supports voice control via Amazon Alexa, making it one of the first robot lawn mowers on the market to offer this function. Turning shelves into personal assistants: The new BML100PI interactive projection module lets users create smart shelves in their closets or wardrobes. A single module projects touchscreen functions onto the surface of as many as six shelves at a time. These projections enable a wardrobe to display weather forecasts, an individual’s daily schedule, or reminders of upcoming events. This information forms the basis for daily outfit suggestions, which users can share on social media. Once clothing has disappeared from the shelves, users can use the virtual touchscreen to place an online order for something new or make an appointment with the laundry service. The interactive projection module turns any standard shelf into a personal assistant to make everyday life more convenient. Recognizing every movement: The new BMI270 sensor is an intelligent inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor with extremely low energy consumption which was designed for use in wearable electronic devices. The BMI270 improves the functionality of these wearables, including step counting and gesture recognition, and can distinguish between different activities, such as standing, walking, running, or cycling, in addition to detecting the transition from one activity to another. It can also detect where activities are taking place – for instance, whether it is inside a vehicle. What’s more, the new sensor can detect movements such as bending or raising the arm and tilting the wrist, making it possible to operate wearables with intuitive gestures. The gesture recognition is fully compatible with the wearables operating system Wear OS from Google. The IMU’s high level of performance is the result of combining yaw-rate sensor technology used extensively in automotive applications with a significantly improved acceleration sensor. Getting to grips with the interior climate: The AIR well-being sensor offers innovative climate comfort for the home. It records and presents information on air quality, temperature, and humidity, as well as brightness and noise. Users can operate the well-being sensor even without a smartphone thanks to its easy-to-understand interface featuring traffic-light logic. In addition, the Bosch AIR app offers more detailed information about measurements over time and enables users to tailor the sensor’s settings. By offering specific recommendations for how to improve indoor air quality and achieve a healthy interior climate, AIR helps people perform, concentrate, and feel better. Voice control for heating systems: The .aino chatbot lets users communicate with their heating system using plain language. Typing or saying “I feel cold” instructs the system to increase the room’s temperature by two degrees Celsius. In addition, the chatbot even understands the difference between “a little cold” and “very cold,” expressing that as different degrees of temperature change. The system also provides useful energy-saving tips, for instance based on the weather forecast, and suggests how to improve the efficiency of the heating system. On request, .aino sends weekly or monthly reports of energy consumption including a year-on-year comparison. Bosch at CES 2019 PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday, January 7, 2019, from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. local time, in the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas South Convention Center, Level 2, Ballrooms B, C, and D BOOTH: Tuesday to Friday, January 8–11, 2019, in the Central Hall, #14020 FOLLOW the Bosch CES 2019 highlights on Twitter: #BoschCES PANELS WITH BOSCH EXPERTS: Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (local time) “Connected Home Innovations” with Anne Rucker, global head of digital strategy, Venetian, Level 4 Marcello 4405 Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (local time) “Technology, Jobs, and the Future of Work” with Charlie Ackerman, senior vice president of human resources North America, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall N258 Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. (local time) “IoT to the Max, Thanks to 5G” with Davie Sweis, vice president of web business, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall N256