Bosch Focuses on Core Robotics Technologies as Strategic Enabler

[Technology Strategy] Bosch has clearly stated it will not manufacture full humanoid robots, but instead concentrate on providing 'intelligent brain' and 'nervous system' technologies.

Key Development: Bosch Enters the Robotics Arena as an 'Enabler'

Stefan Hartung, Chairman of the Board of Management of Bosch Group, announced at the Bosch Connected World 2026 conference in Berlin that the company will invest billions of euros to drive large-scale industrial adoption of robotics through technological integration, gradually expanding into the humanoid robotics segment.

Strategic Foundation: Reusing Mature Technologies to Build an Open Platform

Leveraging the ctrlX AUTOMATION platform, Bosch enables modularization and rapid integration of robotics technologies, already helping enterprises combine autonomous mobile transport systems with high-precision robotic arms. Its core strengths stem from existing expertise in sensors, software, and electric drives.

Key Metrics: Targeting Billions of Euros in New Business

Bosch expects its robotics-related business to reach a scale of billions of euros, becoming a new growth engine beyond industrial automation.