Torc Robotics

Torc Robotics develops autonomous trucking technology, working to commercialise Level 4 self-driving trucks for long-haul freight transportation. The company was founded in 2005 and reports more than 20 years of experience in self-driving applications. It is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, the world's largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer.

Its product is a complete self-driving software and integration solution built specifically for the Freightliner Cascadia platform, intended for hub-to-hub freight applications in the United States. Technical work spans autonomous vehicles, self-driving software, Level 4 autonomy, safety-critical systems and vehicle integration.

Torc Robotics operates from four locations: Blacksburg, Virginia; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Montreal, Quebec. Its team is multidisciplinary, bringing together software engineers, safety professionals and mechanics.

The company describes safety as the foundation of how it develops, deploys and operates its technology, rather than a priority among others, and states that it combines startup agility with enterprise strength. Its stated focus is moving autonomous trucking from innovation to commercialisation, in service of changing how goods are moved.