Bosch to showcase latest connected car technology at CES 2016
- Consumer Electronics Show 2016 to feature Bosch’s wrong way driver warning system
- Bosch’s expertise in IoT means it is uniquely placed to develop connected technology
- Enormous market potential in the mobility sector for Bosch to tap into
Bosch will display its latest technology for connected and automated cars at CES in Las Vegas from 5-9 January 2016. Its newest developments in this area include a cloud-based system that warns drivers if there is a car driving the wrong way and the connectivity control unit (CCU), which connects the car to the Internet of Things (IoT).
The integration of vehicles into the Internet of Things is unlocking a host of services, and therefore opportunities for Bosch, with studies indicating that there is enormous market potential in the mobility sector. Thanks to its comprehensive systems expertise and product portfolio, Bosch is already in a solid position to tap into that potential. The technology company addresses all levels of the IoT with its sensors, software and a diverse range of services
“Connectivity is clearly revolutionising the way we drive,” says Dr. Dirk Hoheisel, the Bosch board of management member responsible for this area. “Bosch delivers the necessary hardware and software, and is developing a range of attractive services.”
At CES 2016, Bosch will show a cloud-based alert that warns drivers within ten seconds if there is a wrong-way driver approaching. The warning system, which is scheduled to go into production in 2016, is a connected lifesaver in the true sense of the word
Bosch technology puts the car online
Using the integrated mySPIN solution, drivers can link their Android and iOS devices to the vehicle’s infotainment system. Selected apps can then be conveniently operated from the vehicle’s central display. This technology has been featured in Jaguar and Land Rover models since 2014. Use of it in Asia is spreading, driven by contracts with two other automakers in China plus an alliance with Chinese internet company, Tencent.
Bosch’s connectivity control unit, or CCU receives and transmits information using a wireless module equipped with a SIM card. It can also determine the vehicle’s position using GPS if desired. Bosch offers CCU devices specifically adapted to cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, off-highway vehicles, and even railway freight cars.
Connected to the vehicle’s electrical system via the OBD interface, the CCU is available both as original equipment and as a retrofit solution. This makes it possible for fleet operators to retrofit their existing vehicles as well. A smartphone connected to the CCU can display vehicle data, offer tips on fuel-efficient driving, and, in the event of a breakdown, immediately contact a towing service and the garage if required.
Predictive diagnostics cut service times
Along with driving data and information on the vehicle’s surroundings, the connected car also captures data on the operation of individual components. Running this data through sophisticated algorithms allows preventive diagnostics. For example, the data collected from an injection nozzle can predict its remaining service life. The driver or fleet operator can be notified immediately and an appointment made with the workshop in good time, avoiding expensive repair and down times, especially for large commercial vehicles.
Mechanics can also use transmitted vehicle data to price spare parts and labour much more quickly. In the future, repairs will benefit from Bosch augmented reality solutions, which uses a tablet to provide a sort of X-ray vision. When the mechanic takes the tablet and holds it under the bonnet, for example, the tablet’s camera image is overlaid with comprehensive additional information and repair instructions for precisely the area being displayed. The mechanic can manipulate the overlaid objects via the touchscreen and call up additional information. This makes going through service handbooks a thing of the past. A Bosch server provides all the detailed data online.
Simply.Connected.
Visit Bosch at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, NV, USA:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 8 to 8:45 a.m. local time: press conference with Dr. Volkmar Denner, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, at Mandalay Bay Hotel, South Convention Centre, Level 3, Banyan Rooms A-D.
6-9 January: Bosch booths showcasing solutions for smart homes, smart cities, and Industry 4.0 at the Smart Home Marketplace, Sands Expo Centre, #71517, and showcasing connected mobility at North Hall, #2302.
Follow the Bosch CES 2016 highlights on Twitter: #BoschCES
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Contact person for press inquiries:
Rianne Ojeh, Press & Communications Manager
T: 01895 838822
Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2014, its sales came to 33.3 billion euros, or 68 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector combines the group’s
expertise in three mobility domains – automation, electrification, and connectivity – and offers its customers integrated mobility solutions. Its main areas of activity are injection technology and powertrain peripherals for internal-combustion engines, diverse solutions for powertrain electrification, vehicle safety systems, driver-assistance and automated functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, repair-shop concepts, and technology and services for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch is synonymous with important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine management, the ESP anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide (as per April 1, 2015). The company generated sales of
49 billion euros in 2014.* Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility
Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.
The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and
regional companies in some 60 countries. Including its sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”
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*The sales figure disclosed for 2014 does not include the former joint ventures BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (now BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (now Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH), which have since been taken over completely.