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

Bosch booth: Central Hall #14020 / Twitter #BoschCES

• World first: Bosch debuts a driverless electric concept shuttle with
  integrated services
• CES 2019 Innovation Awards^®: six honorees for Bosch
  solutions
• Mobility of the future: less stress, improved safety and efficiency
• Smart help: assistants in the home and in the garden make life easier
  by learning for themselves

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–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 The Future of Robots at Work and Home”
  with Davie Sweis, vice president of web business, Las Vegas Convention
  Center, North Hall N256

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and
services. It employs roughly 402,000 associates worldwide (as of
December 31, 2017). The company generated sales of 78.1 billion euros in
2017. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility
Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and
Building Technology. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative
solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and
connected manufacturing. It uses its expertise in sensor technology,
software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its
customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The
Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations 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.” The Bosch Group
comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional
companies in 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s
global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every
country in the world. The basis for the company’s future growth is its
innovative strength. At 125 locations across the globe, Bosch employs
some 64,500 associates in research and development.

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch
(1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical
Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH
guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it
possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake
significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future.
Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by
Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of
voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an
industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried
out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and
by Robert Bosch GmbH.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com,
www.iot.bosch.com,
www.bosch-presse.de,
www.twitter.com/BoschPresse.

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