You might not always notice it, but your vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is working quietly behind the scenes to help keep you steady on the road. Whether you’re driving through rain, taking a sharp curve, or reacting to the unexpected, ESP helps to maintain control by automatically applying brakes to individual wheels and adjusting engine power. In our new Braking It Down series, we’re exploring how this innovation works and celebrating 30 years of its evolution. #Mobility #Bosch #

Safety you can count on at every turn. Since 1995, our electronic stability program (ESP) has helped prevent skidding, improve vehicle stability and save lives. Today, ESP® is more than safety, it’s a foundation for the future of mobility, from regenerative braking to automated driving. Learn more about the three decades of this innovation from Rich Nesbitt, VP of product management for Bosch Mobility Vehicle Motion, in his SAE International article: https://legacy.sae.org/news/2025/09/bosch-esp

Have you ever hit a patch of ice, slammed the brakes and felt your car steady itself before you even processed what happened? That’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) at work, quietly course correcting in the moments that matter most. ESP systems are tested far beyond everyday driving. On icy tracks, in extreme heat conditions and inside simulation environments, all replaying split-second emergent scenarios thousands of times to make sure the system responds consistently. In Episode 5 of Brakin