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Off-highway: Our portfolio

Intralogistics

We offer solutions for safe surround sensing and electrification of your vehicles, along with corresponding software modules – either off-the-shelf or individually adapted to your machine and application. We can also support you on the path to automation.

Sensor components

Our sensor system portfolio allows your industrial trucks to operate both safely and efficiently. We will provide you with the ideal solution – be it radar, ultrasound, or cameras.

With our innovative sensors for off-highway applications, we offer robust, powerful, and cost-effective solutions for greater safety in the intralogistics market. We adapt automotive components that are tried and tested in large-volume production to the specific requirements of the intralogistics sector. As a result, robust premium components offering high performance levels are available to you even for small-batch production quantities.

Overview of the components of the retrofit multicamera system for industrial trucks

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Radar systems 

  • The advantage of radar technology over other sensor concepts such as LiDAR is its impressive resistance to adverse weather and environmental influences such as rain, fog, or dust.
  • With our off-highway premium radar system, we offer a premium component with high performance from our automotive portfolio, adapted to the needs of the intralogistics market.
  • The high-resolution radar generates a point cloud with a resolution that is ten times higher than earlier system generations. As a result, objects that are positioned very close together in the detection area (x, y, and z coordinates) can be distinguished with even greater accuracy. 

Ultrasonic sensors 

  • Our ultrasonic systems for industrial trucks cover a wide detection range (up to 360° coverage) with up to twelve ultrasonic 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 in intralogistics 

  • The system comprises four compact near-range cameras (including control unit), a universal wiring harness, a 10-inch touch display, and a set of camera mounts.
  • The complete package includes everything needed 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 off-highway vehicles
  • Ultrasonic sensor systems
    Our innovative near-range sensors for mobile machinery
  • Multicamera system
    Our system with a 360° field of view 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

Camera-based observation of work processes or monitoring of blind spots from large machines. The multicamera system for forklift trucks and telescopic handlers with poor visibility (blind spots) is tested and proven in series production.

Ultrasonic system for work platforms to safeguard the work cage.

White paper

How Bosch is improving accident prevention and working conditions in the off-highway market

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 all-around view

  • Robust sensors and reliable data
  • Simple and time-saving configuration for individual applications
  • Sensor systems for safety applications
  • Extensive Bosch expertise
  • Volume-production experience in the off-highway sector

Electrification components

Our range of electric drives and supplementary components for electrification allows your intralogistics vehicles to operate with zero local emissions. Be it motors and inverters, control units, or transmissions: we will provide you with the ideal solution.

With our electric motors for off-highway applications, we offer compact, powerful, and cost-effective solutions for the electrification of traction drives in industrial trucks. We adapt automotive components that are tested and proven in large-volume production to the specific requirements of the off-highway market. As a result, high power densities and impressive product maturity levels are available to you even for small-batch production quantities.

Overview of electrification components for intralogistics: electric motors, transmissions, control units

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Our compact and powerful electric motors for industrial trucks are available in two power ratings of 90 kW and 140 kW. The motors feature a special design that is characterized by its high power density and exceptional efficiency. This is combined with inverters and transmissions to provide you with a tailored system solution from a single source. The inverter with integrated DC/DC converter serves as a customized control system for the Bosch electric motors in mobile machinery. The easy configuration enables rapid adaptation to different applications.

Our products at a glance:

Electric terminal tow tractor: we assisted our customer with system development and commissioning.

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 in the field of intralogistics
  • Modular solution comprising electric motors, power electronics, and powertrains
  • Compact applications for restricted installation spaces

Assistance systems

With our innovative technology packages for surround sensing and object recognition, your intralogistics vehicles operate more safely and support efficient working methods.

Using forklift trucks, telescopic handlers, and mobile elevating work platforms involves many accident risks. Continuous operation, looking over both shoulders while reversing, and many movable obstacles demand the full concentration of operating personnel and subject them to significant physical strain. Our innovative surround sensing systems, which are also available as retrofit solutions, greatly improve the all-round view, for example, when transporting bulky loads. Logistics tasks can thus be carried out more easily, safely, and efficiently. Be it ultrasonic, radar, or camera sensors: we are happy to advise you on the best and most cost-effective solution for your application. Benefit from our sensor system expertise and long-standing experience in project implementation up to series production.

Computer graphic of a forklift truck with driver assistance: near-range cameras, control unit, and wiring.

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Based on your in-depth knowledge of the industrial trucks that are to be equipped as well as your desired assistance functions, we will provide you with the ideal sensor concept to suit your specific needs.

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 a 360° field of view 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

At your request, we can also advise and support you in the following areas:

  • System design and E/E architecture
  • Selection of suitable (manufacturer-independent) components for your use case
  • Optimum installation position for maximum performance of the sensors, for example, with regard to the range and probability of detection
  • Application-specific sensor parameterization and data filtering, for example, ultrasonic and radar solutions
  • Prototyping
  • Commissioning and initial testing
  • Support with testing, data analysis, and data interpretation during the sensor evaluation phase
  • Development and implementation of your functionality including support with the start of volume production
  • Supplementary software modules, e.g., for object recognition
  • Support with retrofit strategies for mixed fleets and existing vehicles
  • Product-specific hands-on training in sensor systems

Camera-based application: observation of work processes or monitoring of blind spots in large machines. The multicamera system for forklift trucks and telescopic handlers with poor visibility (blind spots) is tried and tested in volume production.

Ultrasonic system for work platforms to safeguard the work cage.

White paper

How Bosch is improving accident prevention and working conditions in the off-highway market

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 all-around view

Our surround sensing systems enhance the safety of your intralogistics vehicles, such as forklift trucks and mobile autonomous robots, and support efficient working methods. The combination of software and sensors enables higher-quality assistance systems.

  • Sensor systems for safety applications
  • Robust sensors and reliable data
  • Simple and time-saving configuration for individual applications
  • Extensive Bosch expertise
  • Series-production experience in the off-highway sector

Automation

Our surround sensing systems enhance the safety and efficiency of intralogistics vehicles and mobile autonomous robots and serve as the basis for automated work functions. With our combination of software and sensors, we can also generate higher-quality automation functions.

For partially or fully automated travel and work processes, the intralogistics sector already makes use of different sensor technologies. They support machines in completing the processes with the desired quality and responding to accident risks in the correct manner. In close cooperation with the highly automated driving sector and Bosch corporate research, we provide you with the latest technologies along with in-depth software expertise for your automation applications based on radar, ultrasonic, and camera sensors.

3D graphic of an intralogistics robot using Bosch software for localization, navigation, and object recognition

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Based on your in-depth knowledge of the machines to be equipped as well as the required automated processes, we will provide you with the ideal sensor concept to suit your specific needs along with the corresponding, individually customized software modules for automating both navigation and localization. In addition to our hardware expertise, we can call upon decades of experience when it comes to implementing even the most complex automation projects. 

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 a 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

At your request, we can also advise and support you in the following areas:

  • Selection of suitable (manufacturer-independent) components for your use case, including commissioning
  • Advice on system design and integration, including safety concept, system architecture, and security (e.g., EU Cyber Resilience Act)
  • Modules for navigation, obstacle detection, and localization
  • Joint development of safety architectures and integration of series-production components, e.g., the ultrasonic sensor system off-highway premium safe
  • Application-specific sensor parameterization and data filtering, e.g., for the safe design of sensor systems
  • Development and implementation of your functionality including support with the start of series production
  • Application-specific software function development using software in the loop and hardware in the loop as well as FOSS and ROS2 integration
  • Use of our 5G campus network
  • Retrofitting and remote monitoring of camera-based technology
  • Safe system design for automation tasks with our safety-certified ultrasonic and radar components
  • Integration of our software modules into customer-specific automation of work processes, e.g., optimum navigation
  • Production application in an automated cleaning robot: the machine manufacturer Hako and Bosch jointly developed automation software for a cleaning machine

White paper

How Bosch is improving accident prevention and working conditions in the off-highway market

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 all-around view

  • Robust sensors and reliable data
  • Software modules and advice on system integration
  • Sensor systems for safety applications and automation functions 
  • Wide-ranging Bosch expertise
  • Use of the latest algorithms thanks to our close connection to highly automated driving in the automotive sector
  • Efficient automation of your work processes
  • Cost-optimized safety components

Electric drive concepts

Demand for alternative drive concepts in the intralogistics sector is on the rise: we provide you with innovative hardware components for electrification, which are available off-the-shelf and can be supplemented with application-specific software developments.

The electrification of industrial trucks is advancing into higher power ranges and is promoting growth in the market for electric drives. Our range of electric drives and supplementary components for electrification allows your intralogistics vehicles to operate with zero local emissions. We can also support you on the path to series production with tailored engineering services.

Vehicle electrification concepts for off-highway applications

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With electric motors for off-highway applications, we offer compact and powerful solutions for the electrification of traction drives and work functions in intralogistics vehicles. We adapt automotive components that are tested and proven in large-volume production to your specific requirements. As a result, high power densities combined with impressive product maturity levels and compact designs are available to you even for small-batch production quantities.

Our products at a glance:

Furthermore, we can also offer support with:

  • Development of control software 
  • System design and system integration
  • Selection of components for your use case
  • Prototyping
  • Commissioning, for example, of inverters
  • Guided hands-on training in inverter commissioning, for example, parameterization.

Electric terminal tow tractor: we assisted our customer with system development and commissioning.

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 
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Richard Buck, Senior Sales Manager