Torc Robotics
[SUBSIDIARY]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Blacksburg, VA · Est. 2005 · 2 models registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Torc Robotics: 2 models, 4 deployments across 1 region. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
SUBSIDIARY
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Blacksburg, VA
IP / Patents
2 Active
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Autonomous driving software company for Class 8 trucks; acquired by Daimler Truck in 2019 and operating as a Daimler subsidiary; deploys on Freightliner Cascadia platform.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 91 months ago.
- AV
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2025
“The integrated platform exists and is testing on public roads. "Industry-first" scalable platform claim is plausible — no other trucking company has the same OEM-level integration (Aurora uses Peterbilt/International as partners, not the same depth of platform integration). https://torc.ai/michigan-public-roads-autonomous-truck-testing/”
- [OPEN]TimelineClaimed: Jun 1, 2024
“Torc expanded testing to Michigan public roads (February 2026). Currently operates with safety driver (supervised autonomy). The 2027 driverless target is 18 months away. No driverless operations confirmed yet. https://torc.ai/michigan-public-roads-autonomous-truck-testing/”
- [OPEN]TimelineClaimed: Apr 1, 2024
“Daimler Truck delivered the latest iteration of autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia platform to Torc. Testing expanded to Michigan. The 2027 driverless target is consistent with Torc's own claim. https://northamerica.daimlertruck.com/news-stories/2025/autonomous-driving-daimler-truck-delivers-latest-iteration-of-autonomous-ready-truck-platform-to-torc”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Torc Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Founding Team
sole · founded 2005-01-01 · no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Torc Robotics x Mila Physical AI PartnershipMay 26, 2026
MOST RECENT · Torc Robotics x Mila Physical AI Partnership · 2026-05-26 · with Mila · JUST ANNOUNCED · Schneider National x Torc Robotics · 2022-09-20 · with Schneider National · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Sep 23, 2016Granted: Mar 27, 2018
- Filed: May 31, 2019
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Torc Robotics?
Autonomous driving software company for Class 8 trucks; acquired by Daimler Truck in 2019 and operating as a Daimler subsidiary; deploys on Freightliner Cascadia platform.
What does Torc Robotics make?
Torc Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Torc Asimov System, Autonomous Freightliner Cascadia (Torc) (Torc Robotics builds physical robots).
Is Torc Robotics publicly traded?
Torc Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Daimler Truck in 2019 | Stage: Operating as a Daimler subsidiary | Technology: Deploys on the Freightliner Cascadia platform | Albuquerque test facility: Autonomous truck test facility in Albuquerque on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Torc Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Torc Robotics building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, BelAZ.
Who is the CEO of Torc Robotics?
Peter Vaughn Schmidt is the ceo of Torc Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Torc Robotics?
Torc Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Daimler Truck in 2019 | Stage: Operating as a Daimler subsidiary | Technology: Deploys on the Freightliner Cascadia platform | Albuquerque test facility: Autonomous truck test facility in Albuquerque (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Torc Robotics headquartered?
Torc Robotics is headquartered in Blacksburg, VA.
Who owns Torc Robotics?
Torc Robotics is owned by Daimler Truck in 2019 | Stage: Operating as a Daimler subsidiary | Technology: Deploys on the Freightliner Cascadia platform | Albuquerque test facility: Autonomous truck test facility in Albuquerque, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Torc Robotics operate robots?
Torc Robotics operates 4 verified deployments, including at Texas.
How many robots has Torc Robotics deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Torc Robotics deployments on record at sites including Texas. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Torc Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Torc Robotics ranks in roughly the top 45% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Torc Robotics founded?
Torc Robotics was founded in 2005.
Is Torc Robotics safe?
Torc Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.