2012 NDIA Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference and Exhibition
March 21-23, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel Marina in San Diego, CA
Stop by booth #204 to learn about the latest developments on TORC products and unmanned vehicle projects. If you would like to schedule an appointment with someone from TORC, please contact us to check availability.
January
23
2012
TORC Robotics to Tackle High-Speed Autonomous Vehicle Navigation Challenges
Cross-Platform Software and Sensor Payload to Enable Autonomous Vehicle Operations up to 100 KPH BLACKSBURG, VA (January 17, 2012) – TORC Robotics has been subcontracted through the Robotics Technology Consortium (RTC) to develop an advanced sensor fusion system for the Department of Defense that will significantly increase high-speed obstacle detection range. This long-range obstacle detection, [...] ... Read More »
September
29
2011
TORC Releases OEM Version of Popular SafeStop Wireless Emergency Stop System
OEM SafeStop enables integration with third-party operator interfaces and robotic controllers BLACKSBURG, VA (September 29, 2011) – TORC’s popular wireless emergency stop system for unmanned vehicles, SafeStop, is now available in an OEM version. This version opens the way for robotic developers and system integrators to more easily integrate the emergency stop functionality into their ... Read More »
September
08
2011
TORC Technologies Announces Corporate Name Change to TORC Robotics
New Name More in Line with Business and Future Direction BLACKSBURG, VA (September 8, 2011) – TORC Technologies is changing its corporate name to TORC Robotics effective immediately, the company announced today. The company’s ownership, employees, products and services have not changed. The name change is a simple evolution of the company’s identity and better ... Read More »
August
15
2011
TORC to Showcase Blind-Driver Vehicle at AUVSI Conference
BLACKSBURG, Va. (August 9, 2011) – TORC, a leading developer of robotic technologies for unmanned and autonomous vehicles, will showcase the NFB Blind Driver Challenge® blind-drivable vehicle at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America conference. The outfitted Ford Escape, which uses TORC’s ByWire XGV™ robotic research platform and other intelligent vehicle technologies from its Robotic Building ... Read More »
May
12
2011
TORC to Speak at National Military Robotics Conference
BLACKSBURG, Va. (May 12, 2011) – Andrew Culhane, Business Development Manager for TORC, a leading developer of robotic technologies for unmanned and autonomous vehicles, has been selected to speak at Military Robotics, a national conference featuring some of the industry’s top experts. Culhane joins a distinguished panel sharing the latest information and insight on military ... Read More »
March
07
2011
Blind Driver Challenge Gets Mainstream Media Coverage
The NFB Blind Driver Challenge was recently a feature story on both the TODAY show and MotorWeek. Both segments cover the story from a different angle, with MotorWeek providing a more in-depth look into background of, and technology used in, the Challenge. The TODAY clip is slightly more entertaining, as NBC’s anchor Jenna Wolfe gets ... Read More »