Airfield vehicles
Make use of our sensors, electrification components, and software functions – either off-the-shelf or individually adapted to your vehicle and use case. We can also support you with our engineering services on the path to series production.
Sensor components
Radar, ultrasound, or cameras: our sensors allow you to control your vehicles safely and efficiently.
Our sensors for off-highway applications represent robust, powerful, and cost-effective solutions that enhance safety on the airfield. We achieve this by adapting automotive components that are tested and proven in large-volume production to the specific requirements of airports. Thus, robust premium components offering high performance levels are available to you even for small-batch production quantities.
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Radar – for an accurate view
- In comparison to LiDAR, radar technology boasts impressive resistance to adverse weather and environmental influences such as rain, fog, or dust.
- Our off-highway premium radar system represents a robust premium component with high performance for airport applications.
- The high-resolution radar produces a point cloud with a resolution that is ten times higher than earlier system generations. Consequently, objects that are positioned very close together in the detection area (x, y, and z coordinates) can be distinguished with even greater accuracy.
Ultrasound – powerful sensors for more safety up close
- Our ultrasonic systems for airfield vehicles provide a 360° panoramic view with up to twelve sensors.
- Depending on the configuration, the sensors measure only the distance or also offer object localization.
- The safety function with performance level D according to ISO 13849 includes the distances recorded by the sensors using direct echoes.
Multicamera system retrofit – complete package for quick and simple commissioning
- Includes four compact near-range cameras, a control unit, a universal wiring harness, a 10-inch touch display, and camera mounts.
- The package provides everything you need for quick and simple installation, regardless of the vehicle make, model, or year of manufacture.
Our products at a glance:
- Radar sensors
Our robust sensor technologyfor airfield vehicles - Ultrasonic sensor systems
Our innovative near-range sensors for airfield vehicles - Multicamera system
Our system with a 360° camera and configurable fields of view for monitoring the near range - Mobile electronics bundle
The automation software and hardware from Bosch can be seamlessly integrated into the BODAS (Bosch Rexroth digital application solutions) digital ecosystem
General purpose radar off-highway
Sensor system for flexible function development
Radar off-highway
Sensor system for object recognition
Radar off-highway premium
Our robust premium component with high performance
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway entry 12V
The entry-level variant
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway entry
Object recognition in a robust housing
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway premium
For object localization
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway premium safe
For object localization
Off-highway multicamera system
For a better surround view
- Robust sensors and reliable data
- Simple and time-saving configuration for individual applications
- Sensor systems for safety applications
- Extensive Bosch expertise
- Series-production experience in the off-highway sector
Electrification components
Our electric drives and supplementary components allow your airfield vehicles to operate with zero local emissions. Our solutions include motors, inverters, control units, and transmissions.
Our compact, powerful, and cost-effective electric motors for off-highway applications represent an ideal solution for the electrification of traction drives in airfield vehicles. We adapt tested and proven automotive components to the specific requirements of the off-highway market. We can thus achieve high power densities and impressive product maturity levels even for small-batch production quantities.
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Our compact and powerful electric motors for airfield vehicles are available in two power ratings of 90 kW and 140 kW. These motors are characterized by their high power density and excellent efficiency. They are combined with inverters and transmissions to provide you with a customized system solution from a single source. The inverter with integrated DC/DC converter serves as a precision control system for the Bosch electric motors in mobile machinery. Straightforward configuration enables rapid adaptation to different applications.
Our products at a glance:
- Motor-generator SMG180 and 220 OHW
Our compact and powerful solution for electric motors in off-highway vehicles - Power electronics INVCON 3.3 OHW
Our converter for customer-specific control of Bosch electric motors - Electric powertrain EDT180
Our solution for simple and space-saving electrification, combined with the motor-generator SMG180 OHW - Electric drive control EDCU OHW
Our central control unit for electrified off-highway vehicles - Transmission unit
Transmissions from Bosch Rexroth complete our portfolio for electric vehicles
Electric motor SMG180 OHW
For zero-emission driving and precise working in off-highway applications
Electric motor SMG220 OHW
For zero-emission driving and precise working in off-highway applications
Power electronics INVCON 3.3 OHW
Control unit with integrated DC/DC converter for electric drives
Transmission EDT180
High-speed transmission for the electric motor SMG180 OHW
EDCU control unit
Our solution for controlling mobile machinery
Transmission units
Transmissions from Bosch Rexroth, such as the eGFZ9125, complete our portfolio for electric vehicles
- Easy and time-saving implementation of electrification strategies
- Modular solution comprising electric motors, power electronics, and powertrains
- Compact applications for restricted installation spaces
Assistance systems
Our surround sensing and perception systems enhance the safety of airfield vehicles and promote efficient working. The combination of software and sensors enables high-quality driver assistance systems.
Today’s airfield vehicles use various sensor technologies to increase safety levels. These help the user to avoid collisions by reliably detecting obstacles and issuing corresponding warnings. Regardless of whether you prefer ultrasound, radar, or cameras: we can advise you on the best and most cost-effective solution for your needs and will support you to the point of volume production maturity with our extensive sensor expertise and vast experience in project implementation.
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Our core competence includes the application-specific use of sensors for your airfield vehicles.
At your request, we can also offer support with:
- System design consulting
- Selection of components for your use case
- Optimum installation position for the best possible sensor performance, such as maximum detection range and probability of detection
- Prototyping
- Commissioning and initial testing
- Development and implementation of your functionality including support with the start of series production
- Product-specific hands-on training in sensor systems
Our products at a glance:
- Radar sensors
Our robust sensor technologyfor off-highway vehicles - Ultrasonic sensor systems
Our innovative near-range sensors for mobile machinery - Multicamera system
Our system with 360° field of view and configurable fields of view for monitoring the near range - Smart robotics functions
Our sophisticated, universal software for localization, mapping, obstacle detection, and navigation - Mobile electronics bundle
The automation software and hardware from Bosch can be seamlessly integrated into the BODAS (Bosch Rexroth digital application solutions) digital ecosystem
One example of an ultrasound-based use case is compliance with the no-touch policy when approaching an aircraft.
General purpose radar off-highway
Sensor system for flexible function development
Radar off-highway
Sensor system for object recognition
Radar off-highway premium
Our robust premium component with high performance
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway entry 12V
The entry-level variant
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway entry
Object recognition in a robust housing
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway premium
For object localization
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway premium safe
For object localization
Off-highway multicamera system
For a better surround view
Our technologies for surround sensing and object recognition guide your airfield vehicles safely to their destinations.
- Robust sensors and reliable data
- Simple and time-saving configuration for individual applications
- Sensor systems for safety applications
- Bosch expertise
- Volume-production experience in the off-highway sector
Automation
Our powerful surround sensing systems enhance the safety of airfield vehicles and support various automated driving operations. With the combination of software and sensors, we also enable high-quality automation functions.
Today’s airfield vehicles already use different sensor technologies for partially and fully automated work processes. These sensors ensure that the vehicle completes its tasks with the expected quality and brakes or stops in the event of imminent collisions. Thanks to our close cooperation with the highly automated driving sector in the automotive segment and with Bosch corporate research, we have access to state-of-the-art technology, software expertise, and resources. Regardless of the sensor technology employed, we provide competent advice on the ideal automation strategy.
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Our core competencies include the right sensor systems for your application along with perfectly coordinated software modules for your automated driving operations.
We can also advise and support you in the following areas:
- Selection of (manufacturer-independent) components for your application including integration and commissioning
- System design and integration including safety concept, system architecture, and security
- Software modules for navigation, obstacle detection, and localization (SLAM)
- Application-specific software function development with software in the loop (SiL) and hardware in the loop (HiL) as well as FOSS and ROS2 integration
- Functions based on sensor technologies such as radar, ultrasonic, or camera
- Usage of our Bosch Engineering 5G campus network
Our products at a glance:
- Radar sensors
Our robust sensor technology for off-highway vehicles - Ultrasonic sensor systems
Our innovative near-range sensors for mobile machinery - Multicamera system
Our system with 360° field of view and configurable fields of view for monitoring the near range - Smart robotics functions
Our sophisticated, universal software for localization, mapping, obstacle detection, and navigation - Mobile electronics bundle
The automation software and hardware from Bosch can be seamlessly integrated into the BODAS (Bosch Rexroth digital application solutions) digital ecosystem
General purpose radar off-highway
Sensor system for flexible function development
Radar off-highway
Sensor system for object recognition
Radar Off-Highway Premium
Unsere robuste Premiumkomponente mit hoher Performance
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway entry 12V
The entry-level variant
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway entry
Object recognition in a robust housing
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway premium
For object localization
Ultrasonic sensor system off-highway premium safe
For object localization
Off-highway multicamera system
For a perfect all-around view
With our innovative surround sensing technology and software modules for automation, movement and driving tasks can be completed more safely and efficiently.
- Robust sensors and reliable data as well as software modules and integration advice
- Sensor systems for safety applications and automation functions, including for small production quantities
- Extensive experience of highly complex automation projects
- Bosch expertise and close connection to the latest developments of highly automated driving in the automotive sector
Electric drive concepts
Demand for alternative drive concepts in the airport sector is on the rise: we offer innovative hardware and software components for electrification, which are available either off-the-shelf or can be customized to suit your specific applications.
The electrification of airfield vehicles is already well underway. We expect the increasing electrification of airfield vehicles to be a major driver of growth in the market for electric drives. Our electric drives and supplementary components allow your airfield vehicles to operate with zero local emissions. We also support you on the path to series production with our customized engineering services.
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With electric motors for off-highway applications, we offer compact and powerful solutions for the electrification of traction drives in airfield vehicles. We adapt automotive components that are proven and tested in large-volume production to the specific requirements of this market. As a result, high power densities and impressive product maturity levels are available to you even for small-batch production quantities.
At your request, we can also offer support with:
- Development of control software
- System design consulting
- Selection of suitable components for your use case
- Prototyping
- Commissioning (e.g. inverters) including hands-on training in parameterization, etc.
Our products at a glance:
- Motor-generator SMG180 and 220 OHW
Our compact and powerful solution for electric motors in off-highway vehicles - Power electronics INVCON 3.3 OHW
Our converter for customer-specific control of Bosch electric motors - Electric powertrain EDT180
Our solution for simple and space-saving electrification, combined with the motor-generator SMG180 OHW - Electric drive control EDCU OHW
Our central control unit for electrified off-highway vehicles - Transmission unit
Transmissions from Bosch Rexroth complete our portfolio for electric vehicles
Electric motor SMG180 OHW
For zero-emission driving and precise working in off-highway applications
Electric motor SMG220 OHW
For zero-emission driving and precise working in off-highway applications
Power electronics INVCON 3.3 OHW
Control unit with integrated DC/DC converter for electric drives
Transmission EDT180
High-speed transmission for the electric motor SMG180 OHW
EDCU control unit
Solution for controlling mobile machinery
Transmission units
Transmissions from Bosch Rexroth, such as the eGFZ9125, complete our portfolio for electric vehicles
- Easy and time-saving implementation of electrification strategies
- Modular solution comprising electric motors, power electronics, and powertrains
- Compact applications for restricted installation spaces