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Bosch booth, # 20812 in South Hall 1, features “Invented for life”
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Unveils the BME280 sensor, world’s first integrated environmental unit that combines sensors for pressure, humidity and temperature in a single package.
Bosch, sponsor of first-ever CES Driverless Car Experience, showcases technologies that support the future of automated driving.
Bosch contributes $70,000 and Bosch power tools worth $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity for Illinois rebuilding efforts.
“In today’s world, consumers stay connected as a way to monitor and enhance all aspects of their daily lives – from personal interactions, to home security, vehicle performance and more. As early as 2015, more than six billion devices will be connected to the Internet. According to Dr. Werner Struth, chairman of Robert Bosch LLC and member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH, some may be overwhelmed by the magnitude of change: “At Bosch, however, we feel that this is our time and we look forward to supporting consumers as they become ever more connected. The research we have done, the investments we have made and the people who are part of our team are ready for this challenge. CES is a great place to showcase what Bosch has to offer, today and into the future.”
Increasingly, consumer electronics are connected to the Internet as they provide data to the cloud. This is known as the Internet of Things and Services.
“The Internet of Things and Services makes it possible to network our know-how in a way that was unimaginable only a few years ago,” Struth said. “It will give rise to new solutions that offer a better quality of life. However, this opportunity also involves a challenge: Networked technology in this connected world must not become more complex, but rather simpler.”
To that end, Bosch Sensortec announced today its new BME280 sensor, the first integrated environmental unit that combines sensors for pressure, humidity and temperature in a single package.
Measuring just 2.5 millimeters on each side, this state-of-the-art sensor was developed to support a broad range of high-performance applications, such as indoor navigation, home automation control, personalized weather stations, innovative sport and fitness applications, and telemedicine. For the past 20 years, Bosch has been recognized as a leader in producing micromechanical sensors or MEMS technology. In fact, Bosch produces more than one billion micromechanical sensors annually.
At the 2014 International CES, Bosch will demonstrate how its products make sustainable lives more attainable in today’s connected world.
Automotive Technology: Taking driving to the next level
Automotive Technology, Bosch’s largest business sector, strives to make driving safer and cleaner, as well as more economical, comfortable and convenient through its wide variety of advanced technologies.
For example, Bosch’s Power Max is its first electric vehicle charging station. At a price of $449, the Power Max is nearly half the cost of most Level 2 charging stations and twice as fast as Level 1 chargers. The end result is the Power Max allows drivers of electric vehicles to get on the road more quickly. This charging station is only one of the many sustainable automotive products Bosch offers.
With much attention on autonomous driving and speculation on when it will be widely available, Bosch produces several technologies that, in fact, enable autonomous vehicles. The company is taking significant steps toward developing fully automated vehicles through its many active safety technologies, including automatic park assist, collision avoidance, emergency braking and much more. These technologies are featured at CES’s Driverless Car Experience, sponsored by Bosch. The Driverless Car Experience will be held at the Gold Lot, next to the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).
From home to any travel destination, Bosch makes products to enhance quality of life. But, the commitment to sustainable living does not stop there: Bosch strives to make a positive impact in communities across the U.S.
Community: Giving back to where we live and work
Bosch was founded on the principle that companies and their associates have responsibility to give back to the communities in which they live and work.
The Bosch Community Fund and Robert Bosch LLC are contributing $70,000 to Habitat for Humanity to be used for rebuilding efforts in Peoria, Ill., after devastating tornadoes hit the area in November. From helping with disaster efforts, to supporting academic institutions, Bosch makes a positive difference in the community.
The Bosch Community Fund, a U.S.-based foundation established in September 2011, awards up to $3 million annually in grants to various 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions. The Bosch Community Fund focuses primarily on the enrichment of science, technology, engineering and math education and the advancement of environmental sustainability initiatives.
Other activities at CES in which Bosch is involved, include:
The Driverless Car Experience also will feature a panel session, “Road to Driverless Mobility,” exploring the market, technological and regulatory milestones on the road to making autonomous driving a reality. Dr. Dirk Hoheisel, member of the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH, will be speaking on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 3 p.m. in the North Hall of the LVCC, Room N262.
CEO of Bosch Sensortec, Dr. Stefan Finkbeiner, will be speaking at the “MEMS Sensor Fusion – Revolutionizing the Internet of Things” event on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 2:25 p.m. on the topic of “hardware-software co-designs and the secret to sensor fusion” in the LVCC, North Hall room N261.
For more information on Bosch’s involvement at CES, visit www.BoschUSA.com.
