Xi Wen Luo

Manufactures and distributes tractors and farm equipment

Functions as a College/University

The International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems (ISTVS) is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in terrain-vehicle systems and machinery interacting with soils. The private company is based in Hanover, NH. The organization aims to improve engineering practice and promote the transfer of advanced knowledge for societal benefits such as environmental protection, energy conservation, and sustainable development. ISTVS supports an interdisciplinary field involving soil mechanics, automotive engineering, control systems, and robotics. It organizes international and regional conferences and symposia, bringing together researchers, industry professionals, government representatives, and students to share advances in terramechanics, off-road mobility, planetary rovers, autonomous navigation, terrain characterization, and vehicle-terrain interaction. The society also runs initiatives like student competitions, research grants, and a resource initiative for community-driven knowledge sharing on specialized terramechanics topics. ISTVS publishes the Journal of Terramechanics and provides access to updated standards and glossaries to facilitate communication and research in off-road vehicle operations. It offers professional resources such as job listings, research opportunities, and a network of research laboratories, and recognizes distinguished contributors as ISTVS fellows.