With the increasing personalization of products and services, connectivity is now reaching the next phase of development: “The connected world is getting emotional. Devices are becoming intelligent companions that make everyday life easier and safer at home, in the city, in the car and at work.”
According to a recent study, more than 60-percent of respondents believe that intelligent assistants make sense. Bosch, on the other hand, is showing that connected solutions have already made this vision a reality.
Dr. Werner Struth, member of the Bosch board of management, said, “Personalization is a growing trend in the realm of connectivity, and we are driving this trend forward.
“Bosch shapes all spheres of the connected world. Our set-up means we are well-prepared to take on a leading role in the personalization of connectivity,” said Struth.
Bosch brings extensive experience to the table with sensor technology, software and services, and also has its own IoT cloud. This makes the company a one-stop shop for the Internet of Things (IoT).
MOBILITY and SMART SERVICES BECOMES ONE
By 2022, the global market for connected mobility is set to grow by almost 25-percent per year. In just a few years, cars will become an active part of the IoT and will be able to communicate with other modes of transportation as well as with the smart home.
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas displays Bosch new concept car that shows how different spheres of life will be seamlessly interconnected in the future.
What’s more? Bosch concept car comprises a broad range of innovative technologies. The moment the driver sits down, facial recognition technology sets the steering wheel, mirrors, interior temperature, and radio station according to the driver’s individual preferences. The system is controlled via a haptic touch display and an innovative gesture control system, both of which give tangible feedback when they are used. If the car is highly automated, cloud-based services enable video conferences, or allow drivers and passengers to plan their weekend shopping trips or watch the latest videos.
By 2025, highly automated driving will save the average frequent driver in the United States, Germany or China almost 100 hours per year, according to a study that Bosch recently commissioned.
BOSCH SMART HOME SYSTEM
The Bosch smart home system makes it possible to control connected devices at home via a single app. With the scenario manager, the smart house is becoming even more intuitive. When you leave the house, there is no longer any need to check whether you have turned off the heat, electrical devices or the lights. This makes life safer and more comfortable. By activating scenarios with the tap of a finger, the scenario manager performs such routine tasks through the Bosch smart home app.
INTELLIGENT ASSISTANTS
With the personalization of connected solutions, technologies and services are not only tailored to individual needs; Bosch is also developing products that are specifically designed to be personal assistants. These can also communicate with their users.