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Tensor has introduced the Robocar, an autonomous vehicle designed from the ground up for Level 4 driving. The Robocar features the world's first foldable steering wheel in a production vehicle, developed in collaboration with ZF and Autoliv.

When switched to autonomous mode, the steering wheel and pedals retract, creating a spacious driver area. The vehicle is 5.5 meters long and includes ZF's steer-by-wire technology, enhancing maneuverability and stability.

Redundancy is integrated into the steering systems to ensure safety. Bosch contributes a break-by-wire system with the latest Electronic Stability Program (ESP10) and Decoupled Power Brake (DPB 2.0), which operates independently of the brake pedal.

The Robocar processes data from 37 cameras, 5 lidars, and 11 radars, using a supercomputer with over 8,000 TOPS. Market launch is planned for 2026 in the USA and the Middle East, while regulatory conditions in Germany are still developing.