OTR Engineered Solutions launched its AI-accelerated platform, TrackIQ, at Equip Expo 2026. The technology speeds up the track design process from months to as little as one day, according to the company.

The platform combines more than 40 years of OTR engineering expertise, AI technology and customer collaboration to develop custom rubber track designs for OEMs and distributors, the company press release states.

“With TrackIQ, we are harnessing the power of AI to transform track development into a faster, more collaborative, and customer-focused process,” said Patrick Sexton, global vice president of engineering, innovation and quality at OTR Engineered Solutions. “The platform enables us to work with customers in real time, incorporate their aesthetic and performance requirements, and rapidly generate 3D track concepts for immediate review and evaluation.”

TrackIQ accelerates the design process by providing detailed trade-off analyses that allow OTR engineers and customers to compare tread patterns across key performance factors, including traction, ride quality, handling and durability. Customers can then select a design that balances visual appeal with the performance characteristics required for theirapplication. [oops]

Once a concept is selected, OTR engineers build a physical 3D representation of the track for customer review and final approval before prototype tooling begins.  

TrackIQ joins TreadIQ, OTR’s AI-assisted tire concept design technology, and OTR3DLab, its large-scale physical prototyping technology. Together, the platforms give OTR an expanded approach to AI-assisted design and engineering, helping customers move from application-specific requirements to engineered concepts and physical evaluation.

OTR said it is the first and only company to offer this type of AI-assisted custom track design service, further expanding its product development capabilities.

Source: OTR Engineered Solutions