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Smart, connected, update-ready – what is already a given in consumer electronics is also increasingly expected in vehicles. Bosch not only wants to meet expectations but rather set new standards. To this end, Bosch is using its decades of expertise in vehicle electronics and software to set the course for the software-defined vehicle. This gives rise to endless possibilities for sustainable, safe, and exciting mobility.
Continuous optimization thanks to over-the-air updates.
Achim Nonnenmacher, Lead Product & Portfolio Software-defined Vehicle.
Achim Nonnenmacher, product and portfolio lead for the software-defined vehicle, explains why it takes up to seven years for a function update to be available in vehicles today, what full programmability will change in the future, and how vehicles will be constantly optimized even when they are already on the road.
Claudio Seitz, Lead Product & Portfolio Software-defined Vehicle.
Claudio Seitz, product and portfolio lead for the software-defined vehicle, explains why vehicles today are designed to remain nearly unchanged over their life cycle and how future vehicles will be constantly developed and improved.
Sven Kappel, Vice President.
Sven Kappel, vice president - head of project for the software-defined vehicle, discusses the three greatest challenges in the industry. He explains how the complexity of software will increase in the coming years and why this challenge must be met. He also talks about organizational complexity, and how mentality and culture influence collaboration in the industry.
One of the key advantages of the software-defined vehicle is that it can be optimized even after delivery through over-the-air updates and upgrades. In the future, new features can be enabled on an individual basis based on the driver’s needs.
Callbacks due to critical software errors, for example, which are equally troublesome for OEMs, workshops, and drivers, will be a thing of the past.
Update and upgrade over-the-air: New cloude services and features throughout vehicle's live time
Bosch enables a completely new experience for customers and operators: thanks to automated valet parking and the digital vehicle key, the entire pick-up and drop-off process is completely automated. If the interior monitoring system (RideCare) determines that the vehicle needs to be cleaned, it drives to the corresponding cleaning station itself.
And if charging is required, the car uses the automated valet parking infrastructure to drive to the charging station fully automatically, where a charging robot connects the charging cable. The vehicle then parks in its final parking position and is ready for the next customer.
Automated valet parking: Vehicle is guided driverles to charging station or workshop
The added value of the software-defined vehicle increases, similar to a smartphone, with the number of applications and services available. For this reason, Bosch is providing developers with an open technology platform that enables them to develop applications and services that work in a variety of vehicles from different manufacturers.
For example, they obtain access to data from deeply embedded sensors and algorithms, with which the existing vehicle architecture can be optimally used for new services.
Added value of the software-defined vehicle
Bosch is developing an open technology platform for software solutions
In collaboration with its partners, Bosch is developing an open technology platform for software solutions. Bosch is focusing on highly integrated development tools and vehicle-related cloud platform services. This approach is based on developments in the zone-oriented E/E architecture with vehicle computers. In this way, Bosch ensures strong software integration across all vehicle domains. Jointly developed industry standards result in an optimized development process for all partners. At the same time, costs and use of resources are reduced through modular software components. With this software-centered development, Bosch is more efficiently defining the way vehicle software will be developed, tested, and delivered in the future.
The connected charging solutions from Bosch support drivers of electric vehicles – with route planning that provides personalized recommendations for charging points and accurate range prediction, easy payment options for use of public charging stations, and cost-optimized charging at home.
But not only drivers will benefit: vehicle manufacturers, service providers, fleet operators, and operators of charging stations can use the solution to offer their customers additional services.
The connected charging solutions from Bosch
Convenience charging: Bosch provides a package of smart services
Electromobility is capturing the mass market and is providing users with an especially fascinating driving experience alongside highly convenient, personalized mobility thanks to smart solutions. And that also applies to the necessary charging stops too. With convenience charging, Bosch provides a package of smart services that cover the entire user experience related to battery charging. By making the interaction with vehicles and charging services a seamless experience, users can enjoy fascinating, personalized, and highly flexible mobility.
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