Kodiak uses Bosch to expand its self-driving car technology

Self-driving car company Kodiak AI announced on Monday that it is working with global automotive supplier Bosch to develop hardware and software systems that will provide a large number of self-driving cars.

The partnership was announced at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and could help Kodiak bring its self-driving technology to more vehicles, faster.

Kodiak, which develops self-driving vehicles for road, industrial, and security applications, has already started made and manufactured self-driving systems with redundant systems for braking, steering, sensors, and computers. In January 2025, the Kodiak self-driving car debuted creating a transmission without a driver for Atlas Energy Solutions in the oil-rich Permian Basin of West Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Kodiak has delivered at least eight self-driving vehicles to Atlas Energy as part of an initial plan for 100 vehicles under a partnership between the two companies. Kodiak has been working with Roush Industries, which was responsible for developing its self-driving cars for the Atlas.

Now, the company, which went public through a merger with private equity firm Ares Acquisition Corporation II in September 2025, is looking to expand its expertise into more vehicles.

Bosch and Kodiak will work together on an autonomous platform designed to turn limited vehicles – regardless of manufacturer – into driverless vehicles. Bosch will provide the Kodiak with a variety of hardware, including sensors and automotive electronics such as control technologies. In particular, the system can be added to the vehicle assembly line or by a third party after the fact, according to Kodiak founder and CEO Don Burnette.

“We believe that working with Bosch will help us develop the automation tools, functionality, and system integration needed to succeed in commercial and factory integration,” Burnette said in a statement.

Paul Thomas, who is the president of Bosch North America and part of the Bosch Mobility Americas company, seems to see this as a huge opportunity for the industry.

“By providing artificial glass components, we are supporting the next generation of autonomous vehicles alongside the Kodiak,” Thomas said in a statement. “Kodiak has already deployed self-driving cars in commercial operations and this partnership gives us the opportunity to deeply understand the needs of autonomous vehicles and further advance our contribution to the environment.”

Although the Kodiak system is growing and Bosch is keen to increase its market share, it is unclear when this will happen. Neither company has given a timeline for when the new machines will begin production or become available.