Last year, the number of environmental sensors sold by Bosch for such systems exceeded 50 million for the first time. In 2015, the total sales volume of radar and video sensors will double, just as it did in 2014. Bosch maintains its leadership in the global market for radar sensors, which are used in adaptive cruise control systems and other solutions.
This year, the company will launch a number of new systems into production. These driver assistance systems make driving in traffic jams easier, as well as maneuvering and parking using remote control. The release of an autopilot for highway driving is tentatively scheduled for 2020.
According to Bosch board member Dr. Dirk Hoheisel, this will be a major milestone in the company's development: "Such a system will allow us to move from partial to full automation of driving. Drivers will become passengers. This means not only greater convenience, but also a higher level of safety." Bosch analysts predict a significant reduction in the number of accidents through the introduction of driving automation systems — in Germany alone, this figure will decrease by more than a third.
"Bosch technologies will teach future cars not only to accelerate and brake independently, but also to maneuver," noted Dr. Bulander.
