Blacksburg, VA — March 21, 2024 — Torc Robotics proudly accepted the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards accolade presented by The Business Intelligence Group.
Distinguished as the foremost self-governing trucking resolution worldwide, Torc conducts a targeted, depot-to-depot independent truck commodity while furnishing clients with the most secure, highly dependable, and cost-effective option accessible. Harnessing its exclusive machine learning and AI technologies, Torc automates real-time data processing while empowering its software in a fully autonomous 18-wheeler to absorb information from its array of sensors and instinctively categorize it, assisting the system in recognizing signals or items designed for human observation.In partnership with carriers such as C.R. England and Schneider on independent trucking initiatives, and utilizing alliances with Foretellix, Uber Freight, Aeva, and others, Torc is propelling its technology towards extensive commercialization by 2027.
“By means of artificial intelligence, we’ve been able to fabricate technology that was once unfathomable on the road, and it is truly gratifying to be acknowledged for our endeavors,” remarked Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc Robotics. “In the pursuit of our objective to commercialize autonomous trucks by 2027, safety, financial viability, and large-scale production and maintenance are imperative. With the aid of AI, I take pride in sharing that at Torc, we are addressing all three.”
“It is with great privilege that we bestow the distinguished honor upon Torc Robotics with this coveted award,” declared Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer for the Business Intelligence Group. “The team’s relentless dedication to excellence and their innovative AI applications have propelled them to this remarkable feat. Congratulations to the entire organization!”
About Torc Robotics
Headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, Torc Robotics is an autonomous subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global front-runner and trailblazer in the trucking industry. Founded in 2005 during the inception of the autonomous vehicle revolution, Torc has accumulated over 18 years of expertise in pioneering critical safety self-driving applications. Presently, Torc offers a comprehensive self-driving vehicle software and integration solution, focusing on the commercialization of autonomous trucks for extended-haul functions in the United States. Torc oversees test facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and engineering bases in Austin, Texas; Stuttgart, Germany; and Montreal, Canada. Torc’s mission is to steer the freight future with self-driving technology. As the top-notch independent trucking resolution worldwide, we empower remarkable staff, dispense a focused, depot-to-depot independent truck product, and deliver to our clients the most secure, highly dependable, and cost-effective option accessible.
About Business Intelligence Group
Established with the vision to honor genuine talent and superior performance in the corporate arena, the Business Intelligence Group stands apart as an entity that spotlights business acumen. These programs are evaluated by industry leaders equipped with substantial experience and insight. The association’s exclusive scoring methodology intelligently gauges performance across numerous business sectors and commends companies whose accomplishments markedly surpass those of their counterparts.
Contact
Laura Lawton
press@torc.ai
Maria Jimenez
+1 909-529-2737
jmaria@bintelligence.com
