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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 Blocks product line, will be on display at TORC’s Booth 1133 Aug. 16-19 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
The vehicle was driven by blind person at the Daytona International Speedway as part of the National Federation of the Blind’s Blind Driver Challenge. The blind driver was able to negotiate hairpin turns while avoiding obstacles ranging from cones and barrels to other moving traffic.
For unmanned systems researchers, developers and integrators, the ByWire XGV™ provides an integration-ready drive-by-wire controlled ground vehicle platform with integrated safety and an onboard power management system, enabling developers to stay focused on developing advanced robotic technology.
In addition, TORC’s leadership team is participating on expert panels during the AUVSI conference:
• CEO Michael Fleming will discuss TORC’s experience in a panel called “Driverless Cars, From Conception to Reality.” Fleming will weigh in on what it takes to make driverless cars a reality, including technological advancements being made today and future plans to bring this exciting revolution in transportation to life.
• Andrew Culhane, Business Development Manager for TORC, is presenting a technical session titled “Repurposing of Unmanned Ground Vehicle Perception Technologies to Enable Blind Drivers to Hit the Road.” He will be joined by Dr. Dennis Hong, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, to discuss his research on non-visual interfaces that can provide a blind person with the necessary information to independently operate an automobile.
ABOUT TORC
TORC enables engineers to rapidly integrate robotic systems through a suite of modular, customizable products. TORC’s Robotic Building Blocks product line is used by leading academic, commercial and government organizations to shorten the development process, lower costs and mitigate risks. These products have been used on more than 100 mobile robots ranging from 15 pounds to 15 tons. TORC provides solutions for drive-by-wire conversion, emergency stop, power management, autonomous navigation and operator control. For more information, visit http://www.torcrobotics.com.
TORC on Display at the Robotics Summit Virtual Conference
BLACKSBURG, Va. (June 14, 2010) – TORC, a leading provider of robotic systems for autonomous vehicles, will be exhibiting at the Robotics Summit Virtual Conference on June 16. TORC’s exhibit focuses on its Robotic Building Block products and the ByWire XGV, which provides an integration-ready, drive-by-wire controlled ground robotics platform with tightly integrated safety and onboard power management systems. Driven by real-world applications and experiences such as the DARPA Urban Challenge, the design of the ByWire XGV focuses on reliability, safety, cost-effectiveness, and performance.
The Robotics Summit Virtual Conference is a unique, online event that brings together industry leaders for a full day of keynote presentations, online discussions, networking and a virtual exhibit hall where companies showcase their latest robotic technologies.
Be sure to visit the TORC exhibit and participate in a brief survey for your chance to win a free FLIP camcorder. If you are not already registered for the event, attendance is free at bit.ly/roboticsevent.
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