Collaboration between Torque and EdgeCase for the creation of a comprehensive safety case for autonomous driving technology
In a significant move for the autonomous trucking industry, Torc Robotics has entered a strategic collaboration with Edge Case Research. The partnership aims to develop a production-ready safety case for Level 4 autonomous trucks, addressing the trust deficit between AV companies, regulators, and the public.
Nathan Parker, CEO of Edge Case, described the partnership as a pivotal step forward in advancing autonomous trucking safety. Steve Kenner, chief safety officer at Torc, concurred, stating that a safety case is a best practice in the AV industry.
Under the terms of the collaboration, Edge Case will conduct independent assessments of Torc's driverless safety framework. This includes evaluating Torc's Driverless Safety Case Framework and Evidence Sufficiency Criteria. The assessments will be aligned with AVSC Best Practices and guidance from the Open Autonomy Safety Case.
Torc's goal is to launch fully driverless commercial autonomous trucks for long-haul applications in the U.S. by 2027. To achieve this, the company is committed to safety and independent validation, as demonstrated by this partnership.
The safety assessments will provide concrete evidence for validating a safety case and measuring it against human drivers, a key emphasis for Torc. Performance metrics, such as measuring hard braking events per mile driven compared to professional CDL drivers, will also serve as another form of evidence.
Steve Kenner noted that an incident and emergency response process is part of Torc's safety case framework in case of a crash. The partnership aims to ensure that Torc's safety case is rigorous, transparent, and production-ready for real-world deployment.
The exact official operational start date for the collaboration between Torc Robotics and Edge Case Research on developing a production-ready safety case investigation for Level 4 autonomous trucks has not been publicly disclosed. However, the partnership supports Torc's goal by conducting independent assessments of Torc's driverless safety framework and providing feedback on its evidence sufficiency criteria.
The partnership also includes future plans for Edge Case to evaluate completed safety case evidence. This will further strengthen Torc's commitment to safety and independent validation as it moves toward production and commercialization.
The collaboration between Torc Robotics and Edge Case Research marks a significant step towards advancing autonomous trucking safety and building public trust in the technology. As the industry continues to evolve, partnerships like this one are crucial in ensuring that autonomous vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for real-world deployment.
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