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For 140 years, our inspiration at Bosch has remained the same: With “Invented for life,” we aim to improve people’s quality of life. This aspiration, shaped by our founder Robert Bosch, is more relevant today than ever and is at the core of our innovative strength.

For us, innovation means more than just technical progress. It is the attitude of consistently questioning the existing to make it better. It is the courage to invest in groundbreaking fields like quantum technology and artificial intelligence, which will fundamentally change our world. And it is the passion with which our teams around the globe work on solutions that redefine safety, efficiency, and sustainability — from the intelligent saw blade to software-defined mobility.

That this path is successful is proven not only by the thousands of patents we register every year, making us one of the most innovative companies worldwide. It is most evident where our technology makes a real difference: in the connected factory, in safe road traffic, and in your home.

On this page, we invite you to discover the world of innovations at Bosch.

For tomorrow. Today. Innovation made by Bosch

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Discover with this video how Bosch is shaping tomorrow’s world today with innovation — in mobility, industry, buildings, and at home.

People and innovation

What do people think about technology and innovation, and how does Bosch put them into practice? The Bosch Tech Compass provides the answers. We showcase our innovations through real-life stories and awards.

Stories: More innovation uncovered

In the following stories, we show how ideas take shape at Bosch, how research and development work together, and how technologies for mobility, industry, energy, and healthcare emerge. A behind-the-scenes look that reveals how visions become reality.

CES 2026: Innovation to experience

At the world’s largest technology trade show, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), visitors were able to experience our latest innovations up close, such as the AI cockpit, new sensors, and eBike theft protection. Right in the middle of it all: Tech influencer Snazzy Labs.

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Snazzy tests Bosch sensors and MEMS. They give robots feelings — literally.

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Snazzy explores more Bosch innovations at CES

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Strength isn’t built in a lab or a study, but in the market. And that’s exactly where we prove that we can successfully scale our innovations.

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Robert Bosch’s Legacy: Innovation in the service of humanity

Bosch’s innovative strength is deeply rooted in the personality of its founder. Robert Bosch’s lifelong curiosity and openness to new ideas — from his trip to New York to study technical advances to his early adoption of the telephone and bicycle — shaped his entrepreneurial vision. His driving force was the development of pioneering products like the magneto ignition, always guided by the conviction that technology should “provide the greatest services to humanity.”

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Industry as a driver of innovation

Tackling global challenges like climate change requires technological innovations — and over 85 percent of them come from industry. Yet as the pressure to transform grows, the number of patent applications in Germany is declining. To successfully shape this transformation and secure our competitiveness, the right framework is needed: from affordable, renewable energy to modern immigration and education policies. In this article, Dr. Stefan Hartung explains why the innovative power of industry is crucial for a sustainable future.

Podcasts: A deep dive into innovation

Innovation drives progress at Bosch. In our podcasts, experts explore how new technologies turn bold ideas into real solutions — from AI in vehicles to energy systems for future lunar missions.

Research as a driver of innovation

At Bosch, innovation emerges from the close connection between research and application. While the business units develop new products and solutions, Bosch Research works on the technology fields of tomorrow — and beyond.

Automation, digitalization and connectivity, artificial intelligence, electrification, climate and sustainability, and healthcare. In these areas, Bosch develops solutions for mobility, industry, energy, and healthcare.

Questions and answers: Innovation at Bosch

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about innovations at Bosch and the most important future fields for the company.

In which innovation fields does Bosch expect particular growth?

Bosch expects significant growth impulses in the three innovation fields of sensor technology, mobility, and consumer goods. In all these areas, automation, software-defined solutions, and artificial intelligence are driving the business forward.

What role does AI play in Bosch’s future growth?

Artificial intelligence is a key driver of innovation and growth in all of Bosch’s business sectors. AI is used in sensor solutions for robotics, for personalized driving experiences in cars, and in smart home appliances and power tools.

How does Bosch profit from the growth market of sensor technology?

Bosch profits from the increasing use of its sensors in automation, robotics, and automated driving. Inertial sensors are key components for the orientation of vehicles, and new sensor platforms like the “BMI5” enable realistic simulations for robots.

What growth opportunities does Bosch see in the area of software-defined mobility?

Bosch anticipates a market volume of around 200 billion euros for automotive software by 2030. The company is developing AI-capable high-performance computers and intelligent driver assistance solutions, which had already secured orders worth ten billion euros by 2025.

What are examples of innovations in Bosch consumer goods?

In the consumer goods sector, AI is driving business forward, as seen in a new oven model with an AI-based voice function. In power tools, a new wall scanner uses radar technology combined with AI for object detection.

What is the significance of electromobility for Bosch?

Electromobility represents an important growth area. Bosch plans to deliver over seven million solutions and components for electric driving in the year 2026 and is expanding through a joint venture in India for the production of e-axles and motors.

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