At a Glance
- Bosch partners with Kodiak AI to provide modular autonomous truck hardware.
- Kodiak’s system already field-tested driverless trucks for Atlas Energy.
- The partnership could accelerate deployment across manufacturers.
- Why it matters: It may bring fully autonomous rigs to the road faster.
The partnership will let Bosch supply a range of hardware components, from sensors to steering actuation, to Kodiak’s autonomous system.
Kodiak’s system already includes redundant braking, steering, sensors, and computers, and has been field-tested on Atlas Energy’s Permian Basin.
In January 2025, Kodiak’s trucks began driverless deliveries for Atlas Energy, and 8 units have been delivered under the initial 100-truck order.
Kodiak, which went public via a SPAC merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation II in September 2025, seeks to scale its tech to a broader fleet.
- Modular hardware can be added during production or by a third-party upfitter.
- Bosch supplies sensors and actuation components.
- The collaboration targets both factory-line and aftermarket integration.
Collaboration Details
The partnership will let Bosch supply a range of hardware components, from sensors to steering actuation, to Kodiak’s autonomous system.
Don Burnette stated:
> “We believe collaborating with Bosch will allow us to scale autonomous driving hardware with the modularity, serviceability, and system-level integration needed for commercial success for both upfit and factory-line integration.”
Paul Thomas said:
> “By supplying production-grade hardware, we are enabling the next generation of autonomous trucking alongside Kodiak. Kodiak has already deployed trucks with no humans on board in commercial operation and this cooperation gives us a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of real-world autonomous vehicle requirements and to further enhance our offerings for the broader autonomous mobility ecosystem.”
Deployment Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026 | CES announcement of Bosch-Kodiak partnership |
| 2025 | Kodiak’s trucks begin driverless deliveries in Permian Basin |
| 2025 | Kodiak delivers 8 trucks under 100-truck order |
| 2025 | Kodiak goes public via SPAC merger |
| 2026 | Planned scaling of autonomous hardware (timeline unclear) |
Key Takeaways
- Bosch will provide modular hardware for autonomous trucks.
- Kodiak has already proven its system with real-world deliveries.
- The partnership aims to accelerate deployment across truck manufacturers.
The collaboration could bring fully autonomous rigs to the road faster, expanding Kodiak’s reach and boosting Bosch’s presence in the autonomous trucking market.
