All posts tagged self driving
The strength of Torc’s winning teams comes in part from the diverse individual contributions from each team member. A variety of backgrounds, life experiences, and viewpoints can contribute to a wealth of perspectives on the importance of safety. In Part 1 of our National Safety Month blog highlight, we outlined how Torc’rs view safety as
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With the commercialization of autonomous vehicles frequently referred to as a “race,” the discussion of competitiveness often turns to which company holds the best technological advantage over the others. However, while Torc is notorious among internal teams for setting aggressive technological goals, we also have the perspective of over a decade of commercializing self-driving technology
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A message from the Torc CEO As a new decade begins, I’ve spent some time reflecting on some truisms as CEO of Torc for the last 15 years. There are many things that can be attributed to our success so far, but I believe the following three are critical. Winning teams Surround yourself with good
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BLACKSBURG, VA – Santa’s reindeer aren’t the only ones nimbly navigating snowy roads. Torc Robotics challenged its Asimov self-driving software system by driving multiple routes in the Blacksburg area during a snowstorm. The trips included everything from highways to downtown streets and country roads. Driving in snow can be treacherous for even the most experienced
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BLACKSBURG, VA – Torc Robotics is expanding its commercialization capabilities by integrating its autonomous vehicle technology on a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Torc’s focus since the company was founded has been on saving lives. The company’s technology has done that in mining and defense and now it’s time for that technology to be used on
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Those who live in Blacksburg, Virginia, know that winter weather often happens in waves and there are a handful of significant snowfalls per year. While the snow might not accumulate here as much as in northern states, the area’s mountain roads add an additional challenge for those willing to drive in the conditions. Our Asimov
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It is the second day of spring, but it’s snowing again in Blacksburg, Virginia. Last week Torc Robotics self-driving car, named Asimov, successfully drove on public roads through the area’s biggest snowfall of the season at the time. In this video, the car safely navigates low visibility and challenging road conditions in both urban and
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We made a big splash at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcasing our Asimov self-driving car system. Here’s a quick recap of the week’s events: Rain or shine, we offered demos throughout the week to consumers, press, and industry partners on the streets of Vegas. AutoWeek: Here’s how the latest autonomous driving systems handle
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When a self-driving car travels down a road, even the simplest environment generates massive amounts of data every minute, as sensors and cameras continually capture a 360-degree view of the car’s surroundings. The “eyes” of our car are composed of radar, LiDAR, and cameras. They work together to collect information about the road in real
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Torc’s self-driving car team had a busy summer as we improved capabilities and expanded testing environments for our autonomous system. Today, we’re releasing a video compilation featuring some of our recent testing and trips over the past few months. The following are some highlights – in all cases, the car is driving completely autonomously. Stop
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