More
than 90pc of all accidents are caused by human failure, according to the
Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). Demonstrating its dedication to
accident-free driving, Bosch is sponsoring the Driverless Car Experience at the
2014 International CES, to be held from January 7-10, 2014, in Las Vegas, USA.
“We
predict fully automated driving beyond 2020; however, this event will allow
people to experience close up the technologies that mark the first steps on
this way and will be available in the near future.”
“Bosch
is proud to contribute to the future of safer driving by continuously
developing technologies for a more intelligent and forward-thinking vehicle,”
said Mike Mansuetti, president, Robert Bosch LLC. “We predict fully automated
driving beyond 2020; however, this event will allow people to experience close
up the technologies that mark the first steps on this way and will be available
in the near future.”
In
support of the many benefits of automated driving, Bosch promotes the
opportunity for CES attendees to see and interact with the future of automotive
technology. The Driverless Car Experience will take place in the Las Vegas
Convention Center (LVCC) Gold Plaza, located outside of North Hall, where
companies will present a range of technologies, explain how they work and
discuss significant advantages, such as enhanced traffic flow, reduced travel
times and improved fuel economy.
During
the event, Bosch technologies applied to two demonstration vehicles include:
automated parking and pedestrian protection, based on a stereo video camera,
which is being shown for the first time in the U.S.
The
Driverless Car Experience also will feature a panel session, “Road to
Driverless Mobility,” on January 7, at 3 p.m. in the LVCC, North Hall, Room
N262. Bosch’s Dirk Hoheisel, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch
GmbH, will join the session’s panel for a discussion exploring the market,
technological and regulatory milestones on the pursuit to making driverless
mobility a reality.
In
addition to sponsoring the Driverless Car Experience, Bosch will highlight two
interactive tables at its exhibit.