Bosch Group

At Robert Bosch GmbH, innovation is the cornerstone of our identity and the driving force behind our global leadership in technology and services. Since Robert Bosch founded the ‘Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering’ in Stuttgart in 1886, our company has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of groundbreaking solutions and a steadfast commitment to social responsibility. We are at the forefront of shaping universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, and connectivity, all while maintaining a strong orientation towards sustainability. Our diverse operations span four key business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. In each of these areas, Bosch aims to leverage technology to improve the quality of life worldwide and conserve natural resources, embodying our ethos of ‘Invented for life’.

Our commitment to research and development is unwavering, with approximately 86,800 associates employed in R&D across 136 locations globally. This significant investment in innovation, amounting to billions of euros annually, fuels a continuous stream of advancements and patents. Bosch is a pioneer in areas like the Internet of Things (IoT), offering innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. We utilize our deep expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, along with our own IoT cloud, to provide customers with connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. A key strategic objective is to facilitate connected living through products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its assistance. For instance, the Bosch Semantic Stack is a testament to our innovation, enabling data-driven software solutions that transform data and domain knowledge into actionable insights through digital twins and knowledge graphs. This holistic approach ensures that all data across the product lifecycle is transparent, understandable, and easily accessible, driving customer-centric improvements and operational efficiencies.