1st pilot project at Bosch: Live translation for multilingual factory tours

Bosch: A company with tradition and future

Robert Bosch GmbH, founded in 1886, stands for technological excellence and social responsibility like no other company. With over 400,000 associates worldwide, Bosch is active in various sectors, including mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods as well as energy and building technology. Innovation and diversity are two key pillars of the company.

The Schwieberdingen site, where our pilot project took place, is one of the central development sites in the field of automotive technology. Pioneering technologies such as electromobility, automated driving and new safety concepts are developed here. With its modern infrastructure, the site offers ideal conditions for testing innovative approaches such as our Live Translation directly in everyday working life.

Multilingual factory tours: Further steps towards inclusion

The pilot project was organised by site communicator Christiane and carried out as part of a guided tour of the site. The aim of the tour was to familiarise new colleagues with the work processes, infrastructure and special features of the site - a crucial step in integrating them into the Bosch world.

In a company like Bosch, whose associates come from a wide variety of countries and cultures, language and communication play a central role. Especially for new colleagues, who are often still familiarising themselves with the German language, such support can make it much easier to get started.

Innovation in action: How Live Translation from elysium® works

Our elysium® app brings a whole new dynamic to communication during guided tours or training sessions. Thanks to real-time translation, listeners can receive content in their preferred language - without additional devices or complex setups. The connection is established with a QR code or PIN and the translation appears directly in the smartphone browser.

In the pilot project, Christiane spoke in German, while the participants were able to follow the translated content in real time on their devices. What is particularly impressive is that access works completely without an app download or prior registration. This makes the technology easily accessible for everyone involved.

Challenges and initial results

As with every pilot project, there were also learning moments here, although these are necessary. Delays in translation or weak Wi-Fi signals on the extensive site were challenges that we used as important pointers for further optimisation. Nevertheless, the test was a great success: the participants were generally able to understand the content and actively participate in the tour.

One key conclusion: the technology has the potential to sustainably improve dialogue between employees from different cultures and accelerate the integration of new colleagues. 

Diversity and inclusion as part of Bosch DNA

Bosch is not only an innovation leader, but also a pioneer in diversity and inclusion. The company's workforce reflects the global nature of its business: people from over 150 nations work at Bosch to shape the future. The Schwieberdingen site is a prime example of this diversity and also serves as a centre for cutting-edge research and development.

The combination of technological progress and an inclusive working environment makes Bosch an ideal partner for our pilot project. Here we can experience at first hand how modern technologies can enrich everyday working life and break down barriers.

Rethinking communication: Live translation as a model for the future

The results of the pilot project show that Live Translation can be used far beyond factory tours. Whether at international training courses, conferences or global events - the technology enables a new level of collaboration in multicultural teams. What is particularly exciting is how it can contribute to creating an open and respectful working culture.

For new colleagues who have recently moved to Germany, real-time translation provides an important point of orientation. They can become part of the team more quickly, while managers can communicate their content clearly and in a way that everyone can understand.

Conclusion: A look into the future

Our pilot project at Bosch was an inspiring first step. The possibilities of live translation are enormous: it opens doors for barrier-free communication - linguistically, culturally and technologically. From the introduction of new employees to global corporate events, it can fundamentally change the way we share information.

We would like to thank Robert Bosch GmbH and Christiane in particular for their support. Such collaborations are essential for testing innovative technologies in practice and continuously developing them further. Together we are getting closer to our goal: communication without borders.