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VW’s software division and Bosch are testing robot parking and EV charging


Putting a new spin on an old idea.

Every year, we get a new concept that purports to put valets out of jobs by using driverless technology to transport and store your car without human intervention. But Cariad, the software company owned by Volkswagen, and supplier Bosch are hoping to reinvigorate the idea by adding automated electric vehicle charging to the mix. Cariad is VW’s in-house software provider that has run into some hurdles lately, including layoffs, cost reductions, and restructuring.

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