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Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics Select Aeva to Supply Advanced 4D LiDAR Technology for Series-Production Autonomous Trucks
This release was originally published by Aeva. Daimler Truck and TORC Robotics Select Aeva to Supply Advanced 4D LiDAR Technology for Series-Production Autonomous Trucks LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, Germany, BLACKSBURG,...
What Is LIDAR
What is LiDAR: Self-Driving Vehicle Basics What does the word ‘lidar’ mean? If you hear the word “radar,” you have a pretty good idea what it is… especially if you’ve ever been pulled over for speeding. But do you...
What is the “hub-to-hub” model?
The first application of the autonomous technology will be long-haul, the area with the greatest capacity need. We’re working on what we call a “hub-to-hub” solution. Simply, the autonomous truck will transport...
How do Torc and Daimler Trucks partner on self-driving trucks?
Daimler and Torc are currently producing an autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia, complete with redundant chassis, steering system, braking system, low voltage power net, network communications, and more. Our braking...
Torc and Uber Freight Announce Strategic Partnership Focused on Logistics Insights
Torc will leverage and apply insights from Uber Freight’s vast network to support the development and deployment of its autonomous truck Torc Robotics, today announced a strategic partnership with Uber Freight, a...
Summer Craze Fowler Joins Torc Robotics as Chief Information Security Officer
With over 20 years of experience, Fowler will leverage her C-suite skillset to lead and oversee Torc’s information security management program BLACKSBURG, Va – December 5, 2023 – Torc Robotics, an independent...
Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) Welcomes Torc
Originally published on AVSC.SAE-itc.org Consortium Works to Advance Safer Testing, Development, and Deployment of Automated Vehicles WARRENDALE, PA. (November 7, 2023) – The Automated Vehicle Safety...
Washington D.C Recap: Driverless Semis and More
Insights from AV Partners in Washington, D.C. Last month (October 2022), members of the Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE) met in Washington, D.C., for the organization’s annual meeting. Dedicated to...
Innovation in Motion: Schneider and Torc Robotics’ Self-Driving Freight Pilot
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the race to develop safe and efficient self-driving trucks has reached new heights. As a pioneering player in the autonomous vehicle industry, Torc is proud that our...
The humanless difference: Autonomous efficiency goes beyond fuel savings
https://www.fleetowner.com/perspectives/lane-shift-ahead/article/21274481/the-humanless-difference-autonomous-efficiency-goes-beyond-fuel-savings
AVs will augment drivers, not replace them
https://www.ccjdigital.com/equipment-controls/autonomous/article/15635180/avs-will-augment-drivers-not-replace-them
FreightWaves announces 2024 FreightTech 100 companies
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-announces-2024-freighttech-100-companies
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Driving the Future: Spotlighting the Torc Machine Learning Frameworks Team
Torc's autonomous software system is constructed in part from machine learning and artificial intelligence components. The Torc Machine Learning Frameworks team is creating the software stack which learns from the data...
Torc Joins PAVE’s Autonomous Trucking Weekend at the Texas State Fair
Torc Joins PAVE's Autonomous Trucking Weekend at the Texas State Fair The Texas State Fair, held annually in Dallas, is one of the largest and most famous state fairs in the U.S. It's been held since 1886, making it...
Autonomous Vehicle Jobs: How to Find a Self-Driving Truck Job
The autonomous trucking sector has found itself at the epicenter of the global mobility revolution, driven by increased freight demand and powered by advancements in sensing, behavior algorithms and machine learning....
Torc Robotics Names Jamie Swaim as Chief People Officer
Swaim brings 20+ years of human resources experience to support Torc’s commitment to empowering exceptional talent BLACKSBURG, Va – Oct. 1, 2024 – Torc Robotics an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a...
AVIA Welcomes Torc
WASHINGTON DC – September 18, 2024 – The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) welcomes Torc Robotics, a pioneer in self-driving technology and an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, as its newest member....