Automated driving technology takes a significant leap forward as Bosch and VW unveil groundbreaking partnership
Bosch and Volkswagen Aim to Make Affordable Automated Driving Mainstream
Bosch and Volkswagen have announced their joint efforts to make automated driving accessible to a wide range of drivers, not just those in luxury or premium segments. According to Mathias Pillin, Chief Technology Officer of Bosch's automotive division, this was revealed in the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung."
The software for automated driving, which handles perception, decision-making, and vehicle control, is being developed entirely in-house and powered end-to-end by AI. The technology is expected to be ready for use in series production vehicles by the end of 2025, with Bosch and Volkswagen subsidiary CARIAD targeting mid-2026 for its AI-driven software stack for Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving to be ready.
The technology has already been tested in vehicles like the VW ID.Buzz and Audi Q8, with ongoing large-scale global testing to refine it further. Once ready, the software will be integrated into the Volkswagen Group's new software-defined vehicle architecture and will not be limited to Volkswagen vehicles. Bosch plans to offer this technology to other automakers worldwide, making it a widely available solution beyond just Volkswagen Group brands.
Peter Bosch, head of Volkswagen's central software division, Cariad, stated that the technology will be affordable due to Volkswagen's high volumes. The goal, as stated by Peter Bosch, is to make money while offering the technology for automated driving at an affordable price.
In summary, the software stack for Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving, developed by Bosch and Volkswagen, will be ready for series production by mid-2026. It will offer AI-powered partial to conditional automation initially for Volkswagen Group’s software-defined vehicles, but also to other manufacturers globally. The technology will be applicable to vehicles from both volume and premium segments, aiming to make automated driving available to millions of drivers starting next year.
- Bosch and Volkswagen's AI-powered technology, designed for automated driving, handles perception, decision-making, and vehicle control.
- The affordable technology, developed by Bosch and Volkswagen, will be made applicable to vehicles from both volume and premium segments, aiming to make automated driving mainstream.
