Bosch focuses on autonomous driving with the acquisition of Atlatec

Atlateca company specializing in services related to the world of high-resolution 3D maps for autonomous driving functions of SAE level 3 and 4, will join Bosch Cross-Domain Computing Solutions as an independent company. The agreement to this effect was signed by Bosch and Atlatec. Thus, with the acquisition of Atlatec, Bosch aims to further diversify its portfolio of autonomous driving solutions.

Bosch acquires Atlatec to diversify its autonomous driving services

Digital maps are considered an additional sensor for autonomous driving. Atlatec provides the necessary elements for mapping thanks to a scalable solution created with the Sensorbox and associated software. The Atlatec solutions will play a leading role in the development of new services, more and more complete, of autonomous driving of SAE level 3 and 4.

The comment of the protagonists

Mathias Pillin, president of the Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division, emphasizes: “The planned acquisition of Atlatec further expands our expertise in the field of high resolution digital maps and makes us even more diversified. It makes Bosch the only company that can offer its customers all the necessary elements of autonomous driving, from actuators and sensors to software and maps, from a single source ”. Henning Lategahn, CEO at Atlatec GmbHadds: “At Bosch we have found the right partner for us, as we take the next step to further expand our experience in digital mapping”