German truck and auto parts manufacturer Bosch has a grand vision for the future of trucks as elicited in the Bosch VisionX concept. Set to be displayed at the 66th IAA Motor Show for commercial vehicles in Hannover, Germany, the truck is packed full of features that might one day be commonplace.
One of the biggest developments that the Bosch VisionX offers is visibility. Trucks are the biggest vehicles on the road, and that size limits drivers' ability to see the entirety of the highways and roads that they traverse. The VisionX will incorporate digital side-view mirrors and an innovative 'neoSense' haptic touchscreen to give truckers a complete understanding of their surroundings.
Since the Bosch VisionX is only a concept, with no plans to bring it into production, its features are a just vision of the future, as the name suggests.
Surroundings-Sensing Trucks
The Bosch VisionX Sets a Precedent for Trucks of the Future
Trend Themes
1. Surroundings-sensing Trucks - The use of advanced sensor technology to provide truck drivers with enhanced visibility and awareness of their surroundings.
2. Digital Side-view Mirrors - The integration of digital side-view mirrors in trucks to provide a wider field of view and improve safety for drivers.
3. Haptic Touchscreen Technology - The use of haptic touchscreen technology in trucks to provide tactile feedback and improve driver interaction with in-cab controls.
Industry Implications
1. Trucking and Transportation - The trucking and transportation industry can benefit from the development of surroundings-sensing trucks, which can enhance safety and increase efficiency.
2. Automotive Parts Manufacturing - The automotive parts manufacturing industry can explore opportunities in producing digital side-view mirrors and haptic touchscreen technology for trucks.
3. Sensor Technology - The sensor technology industry can innovate and provide advanced sensor solutions for the development of surroundings-sensing trucks.