Robert Bosch GmbH, commonly known as Bosch, is a German multinational engineering and technology company founded by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart in 1886. Headquartered in Gerlingen, Germany, Bosch operates globally with over 468 subsidiaries and regional entities in over 60 countries. The company's key businesses are divided into four sectors: Mobility (hardware and software), Consumer Goods (including household appliances and power tools), Industrial Technology (including drive and control), and Energy and Building Technology.