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Torc Robotics launches Trucking Forward With Torc.’
Every Thursday, Torc releases at least one episode of ‘Trucking Forward With Torc.’
Oct 5, 2022 | torc.aiTorc Robotics hired Greg Hoffman as chief legal officer on Oct 4th 22'.
(Blacksburg, Va., October 4, 2022) Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has named Greg Hoffman as chief legal officer.
Oct 3, 2022 | torc.aiTorc Robotics partners with Schneider National, Inc.
In a recent announcement, Torc Robotics, a Daimler Truck independent subsidiary, has partnered with the Schneider National logistics company while they prepare to launch an autonomous semitruck test fleet.
Sep 24, 2022 | tweaktown.comTorc Robotics is developing Level 4 autonomous systems
Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, is working on Level 4 autonomous systems that will permit trucks to operate without a driver behind the wheel.
Sep 23, 2022 | autoweek.comTorc Robotics launched pilot program to further implement autonomous longhaul trucking on Sep 20th 22'.
Driverless technology company Torc Robotics and Schneider are preparing to launch a pilot program to further implement autonomous longhaul trucking, the companies announced Sept. 20.
Sep 21, 2022 | ttnews.comTorc Robotics partnered with Schneider National, Inc. on Sep 20th 22'.
Torc Robotics announced the new agreement with Schneider on September 20 to help implement a pilot program utilizing Torc’s autonomous test fleet.
Sep 19, 2022 | cdllife.comTorc Robotics is developing implemented applications of autonomous truck transportation systems on Jul 21st 22'.
Torc Robotics, the independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, which aims to further develop the implemented applications of autonomous truck transportation systems, has now started to cooperate with the leading logistics companies of the USA in line with this goal.
Jul 21, 2022 | raillynews.comTorc Robotics hires Marnie Young as Chief People Officer
(Blacksburg, Va.) Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has named Marnie Young Chief People Officer.
Jan 1, 2022 | torc.aiTorc Robotics expands facilities to Stuttgart, Germany
Torc Robotics is opening a technology and software development center in Stuttgart, Germany.
Jan 1, 2022 | insidetransport.comTorc Robotics recognized as leader in SAE Level 4 self-driving vehicle software
Torc is already regarded as a leader in SAE Level 4 self-driving vehicle software for heavy-duty vehicles and will look to further expand its capabilities in one of Germany’s more popular automotive development regions.
Jan 1, 2022 | fullyloaded.com.auTorc Robotics is developing real-world applications for autonomous trucking on Apr 12th 22'.
As a next step, Torc is now cooperating with leading U.S. logistics companies to further develop the real-world applications for autonomous trucking.
Jan 1, 2022 | truckinginfo.comTorc Robotics hires Gern as chief technology officer
Gern joins the Torc team after serving as the chief technology officer for the Daimler Truck Autonomous Technology Group, where he had a leading role in the technological strategy for the company's Level 4 autonomous truck development.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comTorc Robotics will partner with TuSimple, Inc. on Jan 1st 24'.
The OEM is partnered with autonomous vehicle software developers Torc Robotics and Waymo Via Navistar is partnering with TuSimple, a self-driving tech firm, to co-develop an SAE Level 4 truck, which is targeted for production by 2024.
Jan 1, 2022 | utilityfleetprofessional.comDaimlertrucks acquired Torc Robotics on Jul 18th 22'.
Daimler called the move part of a dual-strategy approach as it had recently acquired Torc Robotics.
Jan 1, 2022 | ttnews.comTorc Robotics collaborates with Applied Intuition to accelerate development and validation of autonomous trucks
Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a leader in Level 4 self-driving vehicle software for heavy-duty vehicles, and Applied Intuition, a simulation and software tools provider for autonomous vehicle development, announced a multi-year strategic collaboration to address the challenges of autonomous vehicle development in order to safely commercialize Torc's autonomous trucks for over-the-road applications.
Nov 9, 2021 | PR NewswireAutonomous truck scaling: Is TuSimple competing with its freight customers?
Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple Holdings doesn’t see itself competing with customers who will buy trucks equipped with its autonomous software. Still, it is growing its own fleet to more than 200 trucks, putting it in the top 20% of freight haulers.
Oct 28, 2021 | FreightWavesTorc Robotics names chief transformation officer
Blacksburg-based Torc Robotics has hired Eddie Amos, a former Microsoft and GE Digital executive and software developer, as its chief transformation officer, the company announced Thursday.
Mar 25, 2021 | Virginia BusinessTorc Robotics is developing Level 4 autonomous truck technology
Torc is developing Level 4 autonomous truck technology, which refers to when a vehicle can drive itself in the bulk of scenarios when the roads are pre-mapped.
Jan 1, 2019 | businessinsider.comTorc Robotics partners with NXP
Torc Robotics is partnering with NXP Semiconductors to integrate next-generation radar into its self-driving vehicle fleet.
Jan 1, 2018 | roboticsandautomationnews.comTorc Robotics partnered with Virginia Tech on Jan 1st 07'.
Although relatively unknown, Torc is an early player among self-driving companies, having partnered with Virginia Tech for its third-place win in the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007, a government-sponsored contest calling for researchers to tackle an urban environment with self-driving car technology.
Jan 1, 2018 | cnet.com