Bosch pushes Level 3 autonomous driving with AI and by-wire With AI-powered systems and redundant hardware, supplier Bosch is ushering in the next stage of mobility – from highways to urban rapid transit. The vision of the robot car, which largely takes care of itself and turns humans into passengers, is becoming more tangible. Assisted driving at Level 2 is already part of everyday automotive life for many. Bosch is now pushing the decisive transition to highly automated driving (SAE Level 3). At this stage, responsibility shifts from the human to the machine in specific application cases. The driver can take their hands off the steering wheel, take a nap, and look away from the road – a technological advancement that goes beyond comfort functions. At Bosch, the path to autonomy leads via a new approach. Earlier, rigid, rule-based programming reaches its limits in the complex reality of road traffic. The company's answer is: artificial intelligence in every software module. By using AI, the vehicle can react much more flexibly to unpredictable situations, it is said. Coupled with a redundant safety architecture that immediately takes over if a system fails, Bosch aims to create a basis of trust for Level 3 after many unsuccessful attempts by other automotive manufacturers and suppliers. The goal is a system that operates reliably at speeds of up to 120 km/h, even under difficult conditions such as poor visibility. According to Bosch, the driver will thus regain valuable time – whether on the highway or on multi-lane expressways in conurbations. The technology, according to the supplier, not only takes over lane keeping but also independently initiates lane changes and coordinates acceleration and braking. When milliseconds decide on safety An important building block of this “new freedom” is the vehicle's ability to swerve quickly and precisely