TL;DR
Kodiak AI announced a partnership with Bosch at CES 2026 to jointly develop hardware and software that can convert standard semitrucks into autonomous vehicles. Bosch will supply production-grade sensors and actuation components while Kodiak aims to expand deployment across truck makes; no production timeline was provided.
What happened
At CES 2026 Kodiak AI said it has begun working with global supplier Bosch to build a redundant, modular hardware-and-software package intended to add autonomous driving capabilities to standard heavy trucks. Bosch will supply components including sensors and vehicle actuation technologies such as steering systems; Kodiak described the design as suitable for either factory-line installation or later addition by third-party upfitters. The collaboration is pitched as a way to accelerate scaling of Kodiak’s tech across different truck manufacturers. Kodiak has previously developed redundant systems for braking, steering, sensors, and compute, and in January 2025 started driverless deliveries in the Permian Basin for Atlas Energy Solutions. Kodiak has delivered at least eight self-driving trucks to Atlas as part of an initial 100-truck order and worked with Roush Industries as the upfitter for those vehicles. Neither company provided a timetable for when the new Bosch-supplied systems will enter production or commercial availability.
Why it matters
- Modular, production-grade hardware could let fleet operators add autonomy either during manufacturing or later via upfitters, broadening potential adoption paths.
- Bosch’s involvement brings an established supplier into autonomous truck hardware, which may help standardize components across makes and models.
- Kodiak’s prior commercial runs in the Permian Basin show the company is moving from testing toward operational deployments, and scaling partnerships could accelerate that shift.
- Redundant braking, steering, sensor, and compute systems aim to address reliability and safety expectations needed for commercial use.
Key facts
- Announcement made at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
- Bosch will supply sensors and vehicle actuation components, including steering technologies.
- Kodiak’s kit is described as modular and installable on the factory line or later by third-party upfitters.
- Kodiak began driverless deliveries in January 2025 in the Permian Basin for Atlas Energy Solutions.
- At least eight self-driving trucks have been delivered to Atlas as part of an initial 100-truck order.
- Roush Industries served as the upfitter for Kodiak’s trucks delivered to Atlas.
- Kodiak developed redundant systems for braking, steering, sensors, and computing.
- Kodiak went public through a merger with SPAC Ares Acquisition Corporation II in September 2025.
- Neither Kodiak nor Bosch provided a timeline for production or commercial availability of the new systems.
What to watch next
- Timeline for when Bosch-supplied systems will enter production or become available — not confirmed in the source.
- Rate at which factory-line integration versus third-party upfitter installations are adopted by manufacturers and fleets — not confirmed in the source.
- Regulatory approvals, certification processes, and real-world performance metrics as deployments scale — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Autonomous truck: A heavy-duty vehicle equipped with software and hardware to drive itself with limited or no human intervention.
- Upfitter: A third-party company that modifies or equips a vehicle after manufacture to add specialized systems or components.
- Actuation components: Mechanical and electronic parts that convert control signals into motion, such as steering actuators or braking systems.
- Redundancy: Duplication of critical systems (sensors, compute, steering, braking) to maintain function if one component fails.
- SPAC (special-purpose acquisition company): A shell company that raises capital through an IPO to acquire a private company, enabling the target to go public.
Reader FAQ
When will the Bosch-Kodiak systems be available?
Not confirmed in the source.
What will Bosch provide to the partnership?
Bosch will supply production-grade hardware including sensors and vehicle actuation components such as steering technologies.
Has Kodiak already operated driverless trucks commercially?
Yes. Kodiak began driverless deliveries in January 2025 for Atlas Energy Solutions in the Permian Basin and has delivered at least eight trucks under an initial 100-truck order.
Can these systems be added to existing trucks?
Kodiak says the systems are modular and can be installed during vehicle production or later by third-party upfitters.
Self-driving trucks company Kodiak AI announced on Monday it is working with global automotive supplier Bosch to develop a system of hardware and software that can give standard big rigs…
Sources
- Kodiak taps Bosch to scale its self-driving truck tech
- Kodiak to Scale Autonomous Trucking Hardware and Sensor
- Kodiak AI (KDK) partners with Bosch to scale autonomous …
- 2025: From Development to Deployment
Related posts
- Flutterwave acquires Nigerian open-banking startup Mono in rare exit
- Databases in 2025: A Year in Review — Trends, Deals and Tech Shifts
- Motorola reportedly readies a book-style Razr Fold to rival Galaxy Z Fold