Bosch's new RideCar security dashcam for rideshare drivers not only helps record what's happening inside but also allows them to contact authorities in emergencies.
The new security camera of the German tech giant offers a secret panic button, allowing drivers to seek help while in trouble.
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The logo of German car supplier Robert Bosch GmbH is displayed in front of the company's headquarters in Gerlingen near Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, on April 18, 2013.
Bosch announced that it is releasing its new security camera this year. Here's what we could expect.
Bosch's New RideCare Dashcam Secret Panic Button
In this day and age, a security dashcam has been a go-to gadget for tons of drivers out there. It helps the user and other folks on the road during accidents to better determine who is at fault.
More so, it has become essential for rideshare drivers as the incidents of attacks from passengers are increasing these days. A couple of Lyft and Uber incidents caught on cam are spreading online, as per the latest report by Gizmodo.
But Bosch wants to level up its new RideCar security dashcam.
It takes footage of the inside and outside of the vehicle like most rideshare cameras. On top of that, it also helps drivers to contact the authorities during unsafe incidents.
A secret panic button beneath the dashcam allows drivers to reach out to law enforcement in real-time.
According to a recent story by Tech Crunch, when users press the emergency button, it prompts the dashcam to contact the call center of Bosch.
From there, the operators will then check the footage to confirm if the situation actually requires the help of the authorities.
The President of Cross-Domain Computing Solutions at Bosch, Christoph Hartung, explains how the SOS button works.
Hartung notes that "what takes the Bosch RideCare companion beyond a simple dashcam is that it is paired with a service that provides active help by trained call center specialists when required."
Given that the button goes through human intervention, it should help curb false alarms.
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Bosch New Security Camera for RideShare Drivers
Bosch introduced its new RideCare security camera in time for CES 2023.
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A picture taken on January 29, 2020 shows cars the logo of German electronic and engineering company Bosch displayed on a bridge across a motorway in Stuttgart, southern Germany. - The world's biggest car components maker Bosch warned that "peak car production" may already lie in the past, as broader trends drag on the industry.
The tech giant plans to debut the security camera in early 2023. However, it is worth noting that Bosch has yet to release its pricing. It might not take long before its price details see the light of day.
Despite that, its spokesperson says that users would have to pay for a subscription model for the support service. It is on top of the price of the device.
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