Bosch is presenting its new AI Extension Platform for the first time at CES 2026. This AI-enabled high-performance computer is designed to implement an intelligent, AI-controlled cockpit. Among other things, the platform supports an AI voice assistant, comprehensive interior scene understanding, precise navigation functions, and advanced infotainment and entertainment applications.
Bosch anticipates strong growth in the market for AI-based cockpit and IVI solutions and expects sales in this segment to exceed two billion euros by the end of the decade. A key application focus is on the productive use of driving time. Through the integration of Microsoft Foundry and specially adapted cockpit functions, the platform enables access to Microsoft 365. Networking with other vehicle domains ensures that safety-related functions are prioritized and distractions are reduced. For example, the driver can participate in a Microsoft Teams conference via voice command, while the system activates supportive driving functions such as adaptive cruise control.
The technical basis of the AI Extension Platform is the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin system-on-chip, which is based on the NVIDIA CUDA platform and allows OEMs to integrate their own AI models and agents. The compact computing unit provides an additional 150 to 200 TOPS, can be integrated via simple power and Ethernet interfaces, and supports both active air and liquid cooling. To accelerate AI development, Bosch also relies on NVIDIA software solutions such as the NeMo framework, which covers the entire AI lifecycle and enables the integration of complex in-vehicle applications such as real-time sensor processing, vision-language models, and advanced speech and reasoning capabilities based on NVIDIA Nemotron models. (oe)
