More than 1.2 billion passenger cars are on the road around the world today. With the increasing volume of traffic, the need for effective safety systems for occupants and other roads users is on the rise as well. Over the past several decades, Bosch has developed such safety systems as the antilock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability program (ESP®) – systems that are now part of the standard equipment of passenger cars or are even legally required in many regions.

And these vehicle safety systems are being continuously developed by Bosch. The steadily growing range of smart driver assistance systems from Bosch is also contributing to greater safety in road traffic. They support drivers in many situations, reduce their stress levels, and pave the way for automated driving.

Accidents with heavy-duty commercial vehicles in road traffic are often particularly serious. Here, smart safety and assistance systems can save lives by preventing accidents or at least mitigating their severity. For this reason, work is being done around the world to incorporate these important safety technologies into law.

To meet both regional requirements and the highest safety standards for assisted driving, Bosch offers a comprehensive portfolio for mid-sized and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, ranging from essential single components to complete systems. In addition to surround sensors, the smart steering systems from Bosch are among the key technologies that ensure greater safety in the commercial vehicle segment.

In addition to pedestrians, drivers of two-wheelers and powersports vehicles are among the most vulnerable road users. Therefore, Bosch also has a vision in the two-wheeler and powersports sector: a future without deadly accidents. The effectiveness of innovations such as the antilock braking system (ABS) developed especially for two-wheelers is undisputed: since 2017, it has been legally required in the EU for all newly registered motorized two-wheelers with an engine displacement of more than 125 cubic centimeters.

Especially in emerging markets, where two-wheelers make up a large proportion of mass mobility, such basic active safety systems can save many lives. Bosch supports two-wheeler and powersports manufacturers around the world in meeting their regional requirements and needs. To achieve the goal of comprehensive safety that we have set for ourselves, Bosch is consistently developing an even greater array of safety and assistance solutions beyond the currently available technologies.

For off-highway and rail traffic applications, even the smallest collisions can have serious consequences. The large machines are often complicated and some offer little to no visibility of the operating area.

Here, too, Bosch has safety in mind and provides a comprehensive portfolio of sensor solutions for surround sensing to actively minimize the risk of accidents and passively minimize their consequences. This protects not only people and objects in the surroundings, but also reduces the stress level of the machine operator.