Bosch and Qualcomm Expand Partnership to Cover ADAS

Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced on Friday that they are extending their existing automotive collaboration — previously centred on vehicle cockpit computers — to encompass advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The move marks a significant shift in scope for a partnership that has, to date, focused primarily on in-vehicle display and infotainment computing.

Alongside the announcement, both companies highlighted a production milestone: Bosch has delivered over 10 million cockpit computers built on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms to automakers worldwide since the partnership's first deliveries in 2021, reaching that figure in under three years from the one-million-unit mark recorded in 2023.

The expanded collaboration will leverage Bosch's vehicle computer architecture alongside Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride platform. Programs will initially target new business wins in the East Asian market, spanning configurations from entry-level functions such as speed regulation and lane keeping to more advanced automated driving capabilities.

A key element is the Snapdragon Ride Flex system-on-chip, which allows cockpit and ADAS functions to be consolidated onto a single, safety-certifiable processor. Bosch says this approach can reduce system complexity, power consumption, and cost for automakers pursuing software-defined vehicle architectures. Both the ADAS and cross-domain computing solutions are designed to meet safety standards up to ASIL-D.

The collaboration spans vehicle segments from entry-level to premium, serving both regional and global automakers across North America, Asia, and Europe. For consumers, the companies say the outcome would be broader access to Level 2 driving features — including hands-free highway driving and automated parking — across a wider range of vehicle price points.

The first vehicles incorporating the new ADAS programs are expected to reach public roads in 2028, according to both companies.