DEEP DIVE: BEST OF 2023

Today, artificial intelligence is often synonymous with neural networks. But they're not always the smartest choice. Daniel Jung of Bosch Sensortec in Sweden explains why the Smart Connected Sensors technology platform uses a different kind of AI. He also reveals some other tricks that make the Smart Connected Sensors efficient and reliable. Your host, as usual for our deep dive episodes, is Geoff's voice avatar. More Bosch podcasts: Beyond Bosch: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/beyond-bosch/

Move it — and do it with precision! Join our host Geoff at CES in Las Vegas, where he tests the brand new Smart Connected Sensors from Bosch Sensortec. This technology platform, comprising up to eight connected sensor nodes with various sensors, not only tracks movements but also benchmarks them against a reference. How well does Geoff mimic the motions of a virtual robot? Sure, that’s fun to find out, but product manager Abhinav Kunchamwar delves into diverse applications where precise motion tracking is transformative. He shares insights with this month’s hosts Shuko and Melena. They also learn more about the hardware than expected, as Geoff accidentally breaks open one of the sensor casings. Whoops! More Bosch podcasts: Beyond Bosch: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/beyond-bosch/

Self-charging cars! They’re a thing, as we know since our CES live show. Join Geoff’s voice avatar and our in-house expert Andrew Krier for an exclusive closer look at automated valet charging, or AVC. Imagine electric vehicles autonomously navigating to chargers, guided by advanced camera systems: convenience meets technology - a glimpse into how we'll soon be rolling! Show notes: More Bosch podcasts: Beyond Bosch: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/beyond-bosch/

Let's spin the reels of innovation! Our hosts Melena and Geoff are at CES, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, exploring Bosch's latest innovations in the areas of mobility and living. However, it wouldn’t be a trip to Las Vegas without a few surprises. Melena and Geoff are challenging each other in a competition: They’re testing their knowledge about Automated Valet Charging and the IDS Ultra heat pump for cold climates. With support from Bosch experts Andrew Krier and Goncalo Costa, they'll answer questions selected by a virtual slot machine –Vegas-style! And who knows, maybe our #LikeABosch hero Shawn will also make a special appearance?!

A year ago, From Know-how to Wow introduced AI-hosted Deep Dive episodes. We've compiled the nerdiest bits from 12 months of Deep Dives - and added a little holiday cheer at the end. Join Geoff's voice avatar for a look back at our episodes on spatial audio, quantum sensors, and more! More Bosch podcasts: Beyond Bosch: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/beyond-bosch/

Accept all cookies! At least when it comes to the Christmas cookies that Shuko and Geoff make. Speaking of cooking, Patrick Schiebeck has been working on making ovens smarter by equipping them with a camera and artificial intelligence. At BSH, a Bosch subsidiary, a new generation of ovens can visually recognize pizza and many other dishes and cook them to the desired browning level. Perfect results every time! Meanwhile, Scott Wiener, New York City's number one pizza expert, explains how professional pizza makers achieve perfect pies with ovens that don't even have dials to adjust the heat. He also knows why pizza is indeed popular during the holidays. What would you put on a holiday pizza? More Bosch podcasts: Beyond Bosch: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/beyond-bosch/

Stirring a hot soup of molten metal with a beam of light - this kind of fascinating technology is part of Peter Stritt's daily routine. At Bosch Research, he uses a new generation of lasers - beam-shaping lasers - to invent new production processes. In this Deep Dive episode, he explains how laser beams are shaped, what different shapes can be used for, how AI helps his experiments, and, of course, how a laser can stir a weld pool. More Bosch podcasts: Beyond Bosch: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/beyond-bosch/

What’s the coolest technology on the planet? Lasers, without a doubt. According to Bosch researcher Peter Stritt, Lasers are about to get even cooler. In his lab, he explores new “beam-shaping lasers” and their potential to enable huge advances in manufacturing as well as entirely new product designs. Shuko and Melena uncover how artificial intelligence can help identify optimal ways to use this technology on the factory floor. They also quiz each other - and you, the listener: What colors can laser beams have? Can lasers be used for cooling too? And how close is drilling holes in a sheet of metal in Peter's lab to drilling tunnels in mountains? More Bosch podcasts: Beyond Bosch: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/beyond-bosch/

Heat pumps are a climate-friendly way of heating a home. Replacing F-gases with propane as a refrigerant in heat pumps makes them even more climate-friendly, but presents some technical challenges. In particular, the goal of reducing the amount of refrigerant to less than 152 grams for safe indoor use requires smart solutions beyond simply shrinking the unit. While engineers are still figuring that out, outdoor units that use propane are already on the market. A flow temperature close to that of gas boilers makes them suitable for buildings that couldn't previously convert to heat pumps. Join Geoff's voice avatar and Bosch engineer Markus Sundbrandt as they explore how propane can accelerate the transition to decarbonized heating. More Bosch podcasts: Beyond Bosch: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/beyond-bosch/

Heat pumps are literally the hottest trend in keeping our homes comfortable during the winter. Already much more climate-friendly than gas boilers or oil burners, heat pumps are set to become even more ecological. Markus Sundbrandt of Bosch Home Comfort talks about his search for a refrigerant that has a lower impact on the climate than what’s circulating in most heat pumps today. The new refrigerant has a global warming potential of only 3, compared to about 2,000 for traditional refrigerants. What these numbers mean, what this new substance is and why it has its downsides, too: all of that and more in this cozy episode, warmly hosted by Melena and Geoff. More Bosch podcasts: Beyond Bosch: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/beyond-bosch/