Bosch Unveils Software-Driven Mobility Solutions at the 2025 Germany International Motor and Smart Mobility Expo

Stuttgart and Munich, Germany – The automotive industry is undergoing transformation. Software and artificial intelligence are making cars more digital, while code and algorithms personalize the driving experience. To fully unleash the potential of software, robust hardware support is essential—after all, no matter how advanced a vehicle is, it cannot move without components. Bosch is deeply engaged in key areas driven by software in mobility and is a reliable partner for global automakers in their transition to software-defined vehicles. Leveraging its profound automotive expertise, Bosch has achieved interconnectivity across different vehicle domains. As a technology and service provider, Bosch offers one-stop development and production capabilities for critical components required by modern vehicles, ranging from braking, steering, and electrified powertrains to sensors, onboard computers, and software solutions. At the 2025 International Motor Show and Smart Mobility Exhibition (IAA Mobility) in Germany, Bosch will showcase its latest solutions for connected and intelligent mobility at booth D01 in Hall B3.

Bosch driver assistance systems make travel safer and more convenient.

Autonomous driving is one of the core functions of software-defined vehicles. Bosch is actively promoting its development and systematically advancing driver assistance systems to a new level, aiming to achieve higher safety and convenience. Bosch adopts an end-to-end artificial intelligence architecture: integrating AI technology throughout the entire technology chain, which shortens development cycles while enhancing full-stack performance. For SAE Level 2 and below assisted driving and parking functions, Bosch offers three versions of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) product series: Basic, Upgraded, and Premium. These versions differ in software functionality, the number and combination of sensors, and required computing power. The entire hardware and software package can be purchased as an integrated solution or separately. More than a dozen vehicle manufacturers have chosen different configurations of Bosch’s ADAS product series. Among them, the Upgraded version has entered delivery stages in China, while the Premium version has already achieved mass production in China. For end-market users, Bosch also provides connected map services that expand the vehicle’s “vision” like an additional sensor. This extends the vehicle’s field of view, as if equipped with extra sensors. Additionally, the crowdsourcing solution can provide relevant information on adverse weather, road conditions, accidents, or wrong-way vehicles.

Sensors with Precise Environmental Perception: An increasing number of vehicles, including economy models, are being equipped with comprehensive driver assistance systems. This explains why high-performance, cost-effective camera solutions are becoming increasingly important. Bosch multifunctional cameras can be used either as standalone camera solutions or as new dual-component system solutions consisting of a camera and a control unit. In standalone camera solutions, all driver assistance functions are integrated and computed within the camera itself, making them especially suitable for vehicles with distributed architectures; the dual-component system solution represents a step towards centralized architectures, particularly for OEMs looking to introduce advanced driver assistance functions within existing architectures. In software-defined vehicles adopting centralized architectures, the safety-related computing of cameras is handled by high-performance onboard computers.

For the new generation of radar sensors, Bosch independently developed and manufactured all key components, including the SoC chip. Thanks to advanced semiconductor technology, Bosch's radar SoC solutions—SX600 and SX601—offer a detection range approximately 30% greater than comparable products. This technology also enables complete and cost-effective integration of driving functions within the radar sensor. Both sensors support AI-assisted signal processing, with the SX601 providing significantly higher computing power than similar products on the market and offering superior detection performance. To enhance system performance and achieve improved angular resolution, two SX601 units can be cascaded to realize 8 x 8 transmit and receive channels.

In the software-driven mobility sector, the importance of centralized semiconductor architectures is increasingly evident. They manage multiple sensor-based functions, including ESP® electronic stability program, navigation, and driver assistance systems. To reduce system complexity, Bosch has developed a new generation of MEMS inertial sensors with exceptionally powerful computing capabilities. These sensors can provide the necessary data for multiple systems simultaneously. This "one sensor, all scenarios" concept has been integrated into Bosch sensor products such as the SMU300 and SMI980, which are currently used in inertial measurement units and airbag control units. At this year's IAA Mobility, Bosch will also showcase the new TB293 and TB193 chips specially developed for ultrasonic sensors, boasting leading data transmission rates in the ultrasonic market. To further enhance sensor performance, Bosch employs raw data processing technology, allowing signals to be recorded directly at the ultrasonic sensor end, thereby ensuring data integrity. This is particularly advantageous for AI-based functions and significantly improves the sensor’s object recognition capabilities. For the first time, these chips are being offered to the market as independent products rather than being tied to sensors. Meanwhile, Bosch has introduced a new VASI bus interface, providing OEMs with more choices of sensor suppliers.

Bosch SMP290, a new benchmark in Bluetooth-based tire pressure sensors, combines safety and energy efficiency. With its compact design, low power consumption, and long life cycle, it integrates an accelerometer, pressure sensor, and Bluetooth ASIC into a single chip, making the SMP290 a unique and innovative product in the industry. Furthermore, it helps simplify vehicle architecture. Leveraging a standardized Bluetooth interface, the SMP290 also supports innovative application scenarios such as direct connection to smartphones.

Bosch Collision Solution: Through minor collision detection, Bosch demonstrates its capability in hardware-software integration. This solution relies on existing hardware such as airbag controllers and sensors, requiring no additional components. Minor collision detection can be enabled via OTA updates after the vehicle has been delivered. Whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, the system can accurately identify minor collisions, continually record collision data below the airbag deployment threshold, and store relevant information, thereby enabling rapid, automated, and reliable collision detection.

By-wire Technology: Future-oriented Vehicle Motion Control

The steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems transmit the driver's steering and braking intentions through electrical signals, enabling better personalized customization of vehicle dynamics and handling. This is a development trend of intelligent chassis and also a key technology for achieving autonomous driving in the future.

Brand-new braking and steering systems enhance flexibility: The drive-by-wire braking and steering systems eliminate traditional mechanical connections, allowing for more flexible arrangements of the steering wheel and brake pedal, providing innovative human-machine interaction and improved collision safety. As one of the pioneers of drive-by-wire technology, Bosch can bring mass-producible drive-by-wire systems to customers more quickly. Bosch’s drive-by-wire braking solution consists of drive-by-wire actuators and the ESP® Electronic Stability Program, which will soon be deployed in a mass-produced model from a major Asian OEM.

Vehicle Dynamics Software System Solution: The Bosch Vehicle Motion Management System (VMM) enhances driving safety and comfort by coordinately controlling vehicle braking, steering, powertrain, and suspension controllers, thus managing the vehicle’s six degrees of freedom. VMM is suitable for all models and brands in the passenger car sector, elevating the driving experience to a new level. To meet users’ diverse driving and riding needs in daily commuting, executive travel, outdoor off-roading, and extreme sports scenarios, the Vehicle Motion Management System (VMM) integrates human-vehicle-road-cloud technologies. It can accurately extract driving scenario information and optimize chassis performance. In the future, this technology can be further upgraded to provide more personalized and customized user experiences for end users through self-learning of driving behavior habits.

Anti-motion sickness software feature: The Vehicle Motion Management (VMM) system's "Comfort Braking" function enhances ride comfort and effectively alleviates motion sickness symptoms. By coordinating the braking system with the motor, this function reduces braking-induced jolts by 70% to 90%, enabling the vehicle to stop smoothly.

Bosch Powertrain Solutions: Powerful and Efficient

In the powertrain field, Bosch is committed to developing precise solutions to meet the increasing demands of software-driven mobility. Adhering to the principle of technological neutrality, Bosch offers diverse powertrain solutions ranging from internal combustion engines to electrification technologies.

Silicon carbide semiconductors empower electric mobility: Bosch's silicon carbide power semiconductor product portfolio is comprehensive, meeting the diverse automotive application needs of OEMs, suppliers, and dealers. Silicon carbide is a key technology for electric mobility. Bosch offers 750V and 1200V MOSFET products featuring dual-channel trench gate technology, available both as bare dies for inverter modules and in packaged versions suitable for onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, and inverters.

Bosch expects that by 2030, about one-third of newly registered passenger cars and light commercial vehicles will be pure electric vehicles. The Chinese market is leading the wave of electric mobility, and Bosch is actively participating in this process. Scalable and standardized platforms are crucial as they not only enhance the applicability of innovations but also keep costs under control. This also forms the basis of Bosch's extensive product portfolio, meeting the diverse powertrain demands including mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and range-extended vehicles.

A brand-new battery for vehicle low-voltage electrical systems: In response to the continuously increasing demand for electric power, more electric vehicles in the future will adopt a 48V onboard electrical architecture. To address this, Bosch, leveraging its experience of mass-producing millions of 48V batteries for mild hybrid vehicles, has further developed a 48V lithium-ion battery. This new type of battery will continuously supply power to safety-critical components and advanced autonomous driving systems, ensuring a reliable power supply even when the vehicle is parked for extended periods. Not only can this battery be flexibly integrated into the overall vehicle structure, but unlike traditional 12V batteries, it is also designed to be lead-free.

Global platform empowering diverse vehicle models: The Bosch oil-cooled electric axle system can be used as both a primary drive system and an auxiliary drive system. It features global supply capabilities and can be localized for adaptation. The integrated three-in-one electric axle combines the motor, power electronics controller, and transmission into one unit. Bosch has further integrated onboard chargers, DC-DC converters, and charging and power distribution units as part of its energy management components. This multifunctional integrated design offers numerous advantages: more compact structure, lighter weight, optimized cost, and improved system efficiency.

From electric vehicles to mobile storage units: Bosch's latest generation of onboard charging and power conversion units combines the onboard charger with a DC/DC converter, reducing the size by 30% while increasing efficiency. Whether placed in the powertrain area near the bridge system or adjacent to the battery, the system can be easily integrated. With bidirectional power flow, electric vehicles can also transform into mobile storage units.

Higher power density inverters: Bosch's new generation of inverters utilize power modules and semiconductor components, combined with innovative inverter topology, achieving significant breakthroughs in power density and efficiency. In the field of motors, Bosch is also innovatively advancing by launching various motors and components such as rotors and stators through a global standard technology platform. At the same time, shorter winding ends, innovative cooling designs, and the application of new materials significantly optimize motor size, efficiency, and material utilization.

Extending range and shortening charging time: standardized hardware highlights the growing importance of intelligent software. Software can not only be used to extend range but also to shorten charging time. Through synchronized control, efficiency can be improved by about 1.5%, and the peak power and continuous output of electric vehicles can be increased by 10%. The switching behavior can be synchronized with the rotation of the electric motor solely through software, without any hardware modifications. This not only extends the vehicle's range but also enhances the driving experience. With the help of...eAxle HeatingWith this software feature, electric vehicle batteries can receive optimal pre-conditioning before charging, enabling higher charging capacity and reducing vehicle downtime accordingly. Software optimization can effectively extend driving range and shorten charging time.

Digital Certification of Renewable Fuels: In addition to pure electric vehicles, hybrid models can also reduce carbon emissions from road traffic. To this end, Bosch continues to develop internal combustion engine injection and exhaust gas treatment technologies. Besides strong hybrids and plug-in hybrid models, range-extended electric vehicles are also gradually becoming popular, especially in the Chinese market. Using renewable fuels in hybrid vehicles will significantly enhance climate friendliness. Bosch’s cloud-based solution, “Digital Fuel Twin,” can verify the use of such fuels in the fuel tank while displaying the corresponding reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

Optimal Battery Temperature: Thermal management systems can further enhance the efficiency of hybrid and electric vehicles. By precisely controlling the flow of heat and cold, the system ensures that the high-voltage battery is always maintained within the optimal temperature range, preventing overheating during high-load operation of the motor, while minimizing cooling and heating energy consumption to the greatest extent. To this end, Bosch is developing pre-integrated modules that incorporate core components such as electric compressors and electronic coolant pumps, thereby significantly reducing system complexity and installation difficulty. The new generation system uses propane (R290) as a refrigerant, a material already widely used in heat pumps and tumble dryers.

Intelligent Coordination of Energy Management: Bosch’s automotive energy management system employs a modular software solution to achieve highly intelligent energy distribution. Through an integrated approach, the system is able to coordinate and optimize energy management and its subsystems (such as thermal management, powertrain, onboard networks, and charging systems), while comprehensively analyzing real-time and predicted vehicle parameters, road conditions, and driving behavior. This further enhances the energy efficiency, comfort, and service life of electric vehicles. Bosch’s automotive energy management system also offers hardware-independent software solutions.

Safety Assurance in Critical Operating States: The Bosch battery management system, in conjunction with the electronic disconnect unit, continuously monitors and regulates the status of high-voltage battery cells in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models. In critical operating states, the system can activate necessary safety mechanisms while optimizing power output and battery lifespan. The system consists of a control unit and monitoring components installed on each battery module, enabling independent monitoring of every cell. Additionally, the system can integrate software functions (such as the battery passport, which will be mandatory in the EU from 2027). In the event of an accident, the electronic disconnect unit can isolate the battery from the vehicle’s electronic systems. The battery management system, cell monitoring units, and charging converter can all be centrally integrated into this disconnect unit, thereby reducing system complexity.

Transition from distributed to centralized vehicle architecture

Software-defined functionality presents new requirements for the electronic components and system architecture of vehicles. Vehicle intelligence will be concentrated in a few high-performance computers rather than distributed across hundreds of independent control units. This not only reduces wiring but also enables centralized processing and OTA (Over-the-Air) capabilities. Bosch offers infrastructure solutions suitable for various types of vehicles.

Building High-Performance In-Vehicle Computers for Software-Defined Vehicles: Bosch’s product portfolio not only includes centralized high-performance in-vehicle computers and advanced software, but also provides scalable and flexibly adaptable vehicle architectures. Bosch’s centralized high-performance in-vehicle computers and all their components are equipped with advanced communication interfaces. Depending on requirements, the final communication infrastructure can be either high-speed and broadband or streamlined and highly cost-effective. Regional control units play a key role by integrating and converting various communication channels and media data. The robust in-vehicle network, utilizing zonal architecture and 48V technology, ensures the growing power supply demands of modern vehicles are met. At the power supply infrastructure level, Bosch’s core components include the 48V grid main control unit, which ensures continuous power supply to the vehicle’s safety functions. Bosch’s product portfolio also includes integrated communication and power supply solutions, regional control units, and intelligent power distribution solutions, which not only expand vehicle diagnostics and maintenance capabilities, but also meet stringent functional safety requirements.

Modern automotive data transmission acceleration revolution: data exchange between vehicle Electronic Control Units (ECUs) can be completed in just a few milliseconds. The invisible pillar of this efficient communication is the Controller Area Network (CAN). In modern automotive architectures, the CAN bus not only offers high stability and flexibility but also excellent cost-effectiveness. Equipped with Bosch’s new CAN SIC XL transceiver, transmission speeds will achieve a leap forward, with CAN XL network rates reaching up to 20 Mbit/s. The new generation CAN XL standard, in addition to supporting conventional CAN frames, can also accommodate Internet Protocol (IP) data, thereby meeting the demands of modern Electronic/Electrical (E/E) architectures.

ETAS Software: As a Bosch subsidiary, ETAS has launched a comprehensive vehicle software platform suite that provides a stable and secure foundation for efficiently developing and managing scalable automotive architectures. This solution supports all vehicle architectures—from traditional control units to in-vehicle high-performance computers—including platforms for driver assistance and automated driving. Customers can use this solution to efficiently create leading automotive platforms and accelerate their time-to-market. As one of the founding members of the Eclipse S-Core project, ETAS places a “code-first” approach at the core of its platform architecture, actively promoting open source initiatives. With ETAS’s comprehensive measurement solutions, customers can quickly and cost-effectively validate automotive functionalities and efficiently optimize system behavior. The platform software can record data in real time and synchronize internal data from microprocessor-based control units. This scalable and flexible solution can adapt to various electrical/electronic architectures and vehicle domains, such as advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving, infotainment, and vehicle dynamics.