Bosch will unveil its new AI extension platform and an AI-enabled high-performance computing unit at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The company plans to showcase an AI-powered cockpit that transforms vehicles into intelligent, learning partners. This cockpit understands drivers’ routines, preferences, and context. It integrates multiple domains and technologies inside and outside the vehicle for a unified user experience.
The AI extension platform upgrades existing cockpit systems with advanced AI functions through quick and simple retrofits. No changes to current hardware or system architecture are required. This setup improves comfort, intuition, and safety for all vehicle occupants.
“The new AI extension platform enables existing cockpit systems to be quickly and easily upgraded with advanced AI functions. This makes the driving experience more comfortable, intuitive, and safer for all vehicle occupants,” said Markus Heyn, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH and chairman of Bosch Mobility.
“With Bosch’s new AI‑powered cockpit enables both drivers and car manufacturers to fully leverage the capabilities of modern automotive software. Thanks to the ‘AI extension platform’, new functions can be implemented in the vehicle much faster in the future,” Heyn added.
Bosch will demonstrate the AI-powered cockpit and AI extension platform for the first time at CES 2026. Market research forecasts the AI-enabled in-vehicle infotainment market will reach approximately €17 billion by 2030. Bosch targets more than €2 billion in sales of such solutions by the end of the decade and aims for a position among the top three providers.
In one application, Bosch partners with Microsoft to convert car downtime into productive work time while maintaining driver safety. The integration of Microsoft Foundry and cockpit-specific features provides access to the Microsoft 365 productivity suite. Vehicle domains connect intelligently with Microsoft 365 apps to prioritize safety and reduce distraction.
For instance, a voice command to join a Microsoft Teams call activates adaptive cruise control proactively. This cross-domain interaction supports safe and productive journeys.
The AI extension platform centers on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin system-on-chip. This chip delivers 150 to 200 tera-operations per second of compute power. The unit connects through power and Ethernet interfaces. It offers active air or liquid cooling options.
The platform uses the NVIDIA CUDA platform, allowing automakers to integrate their own AI models and agents. Bosch employs NVIDIA’s NeMo framework to manage the end-to-end AI lifecycle. This supports advanced cockpit applications, including real-time sensor processing and vision-language models.
NVIDIA Nemotron models power core reasoning and speech capabilities. They enable contextual understanding, multi-step reasoning, and natural conversational interactions.
Bosch uses Microsoft Foundry to design, manage, and update the in-vehicle AI assistant. This approach ensures a scalable and current experience in the cockpit.
