Kodiak Taps Bosch to Scale its Self-Driving Truck Tech

Kodiak AI partners with Bosch to bring scalable, redundant self-driving systems to commercial trucks—starting in 2026.
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Kodiak Taps Bosch to Scale its Self-Driving Truck Tech
Kodiak Teams with Bosch to Scale Self-Driving Truck Tech Can self-driving trucks go from niche pilots to mainstream adoption? That’s the bet Kodiak AI is making—now with major backing from Bosch. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the autonomous trucking startup announced a strategic collaboration with global automotive supplier Robert Bosch GmbH to co-develop scalable hardware and software systems that can retrofit or integrate directly into standard semi-trucks. The goal? Turn any big rig into a driverless freight hauler—without requiring a complete vehicle redesign. Credit: Kodiak Why This Partnership Matters Now The timing couldn’t be more critical. With supply chain pressures, a worsening driver shortage, and rising fuel and labor costs, the logistics industry is desperate for automation that actually works in the real world. Kodiak isn’t just testing in controlled environments—it’s already operating driverless trucks in the rugged Permian Basin, delivering for energy logistics firm Atlas Ene…