Tokyo – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, announced that Bosch's next-generation ESP® has been adopted in the Mazda Roadster Upgraded Model.
Joint development of "DSC-TRACK"
ESP® control for motorsports based on Vehicle Dynamics Control 2.0
Bosch's next-generation ESP® system features significantly improved control software, Vehicle Dynamics Control 2.0. For the Roadster Upgraded Model, DSC-TRACK, an ESP® control for motorsports, has been developed based on Bosch's new software. In motorsports, the vehicle is driven near the limit of tire grip. Therefore, even if the unstable behavior of the vehicle occurred during the race is within the driver's ability to handle, the normal ESP® control intervenes and the vehicle slows down, resulting in a loss of lap time. "DSC-TRACK" aims to reduce the risk of crashes by expanding the driver's control range at the limit of tire grip, so that control intervenes only when sudden unstable behavior such as spinning is detected. Bosch and Mazda entered a prototype vehicle in the Roadster Party Race III, a one-make race for the Roadster, in order to develop a control system useful in actual motor sports. This allowed the performance of DSC-TRACK to be verified in an actual race environment.
While other applications merely react, the new vehicle dynamics control acts in advance, based on the signals of vehicle dynamics sensors. Using the principle of feedforward control, the desired behavior of the vehicle is predicted according to the inputs of the driver, and the braking system is actuated in a targeted manner. Daisuke Umetsu, Chief Engineer, Chassis Dynamics Technology Development Gr., Chassis Dynamics Development Dept., Vehicle Development Div., Mazda Motor Corporation, explains the reason for the adoption of Bosch's system. "With Bosch Vehicle Dynamics Control 2.0, we thought we could create a control system that would help the avoidance of dangerous vehicle behavior while maintaining the driver's enjoyment of controlling the vehicle."
Innovative concept of Vehicle Dynamics Control 2.0
Multi-actuator control: This software can control not only the braking system, but also the electric powertrain and electric steering system. This means less countersteering and shorter braking distances, and thus greater safety for drivers. Bosch takes full advantage of its long-standing expertise in actuators for various vehicle domains.
Suitable for all segments and driving modes: Vehicle Dynamics Control 2.0 can provide an outstanding driving experience in manual, assisted, or automated driving modes for everything from compact to premium cars and light commercial vehicles.
Mazda Roadster Website:
https://www.mazda.co.jp/cars/roadster/
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Bosch's Vehicle Dynamics Control 2.0
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Bosch and Mazda jointly develop DSC-TRACK, ESP® control for motorsports
2023/10/05
Bosch in Japan is currently represented in the country by Bosch Corporation, Bosch Rexroth Corporation and other affiliates. Bosch Corporation is responsible for the development, manufacturing, sales and services of automotive original equipment, automotive aftermarket products and power tools. Bosch Engineering K.K. provides engineering services, such as development and application for automotive systems. ETAS K.K. develops and provides engineering of development support tools of electrical control units. Bosch Rexroth Corporation develops and manufactures hydraulics, FA module components and other systems which contribute to industrial technologies. Bosch Security Systems Ltd. provides security and communication products and solutions to help secure the safety of lives, buildings and properties, and is also a supplier of professional sound systems. In 2022, Bosch Japan achieved sales to third parties of some 340 billion yen and employed approximately 6,250 associates.
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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 421,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2022). The company generated sales of 88.2 billion euros in 2022. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group's strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life." The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch's global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral since the first quarter of 2020. The basis for the company's future growth is its innovative strength. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 85,500 associates in research and development, of which nearly 44,000 are software engineers.
Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, and twitter.com/BoschPresse.
Note: one Euro = 137.9900 JPY (Calculated using the average rate in 2022)
Additional information is available online at
https://www.bosch.co.jp Bosch Japan Website (Japanese)
https://twitter.com/Boschjapan Bosch Japan Twitter (Japanese)
https://www.facebook.com/bosch.co.jp Bosch Japan facebook (Japanese and English)
https://www.youtube.com/boschjp Bosch Japan Youtube (Japanese)
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 421,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2022). The company generated sales of 88.2 billion euros in 2022. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group's strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life." The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch's global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral since the first quarter of 2020. The basis for the company's future growth is its innovative strength. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 85,500 associates in research and development, of which nearly 44,000 are software engineers.
Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, and twitter.com/BoschPresse.
Note: one Euro = 137.9900 JPY (Calculated using the average rate in 2022)