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RoboRacing is a competitive robotics team geared towards autonomous racing of small scale automotive platforms. The team started in 2013 and has since built robots to compete in the IARRC competition since the team's inception, as well as the Sparkfun AVC competition since 2016. RoboRacing is additionally planning on competing in the evGrand Prix Autonomous competition in 2020. | RoboRacing is a competitive robotics team geared towards autonomous racing of small scale automotive platforms. The team started in 2013 and has since built robots to compete in the IARRC competition since the team's inception, as well as the Sparkfun AVC competition since 2016. RoboRacing is additionally planning on competing in the evGrand Prix Autonomous competition in 2020. | ||
Revision as of 19:37, 8 May 2020
RoboRacing is a competitive robotics team geared towards autonomous racing of small scale automotive platforms. The team started in 2013 and has since built robots to compete in the IARRC competition since the team's inception, as well as the Sparkfun AVC competition since 2016. RoboRacing is additionally planning on competing in the evGrand Prix Autonomous competition in 2020.
RoboRacing puts its members at the forefront of emerging technology in self-driving cars through involvement in autonomous RC vehicle design, fabrication, and programming. Each competition has proven to be a great learning opportunity for everything from robust mechanical design to advanced programming skills that could be applied to diverse engineering applications.
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Meeting Times
We meet in the Student Competition Center (575 14th St). If you are working in the machine shop or mechanical room you will need to wear closed-toe shoes and a t-shirt (no long sleeves). Bring a hair tie if needed.
- Mondays: 6:30-9:00 PM
- Sundays: 4:00-7:00 PM
- Carpool Pickup Locations: North Avenue Apartments & West Village
Current Leadership
- Project Manager: Shishir Pandit-Rao
- Electrical Lead: Andrew Rocco
- Mechanical Lead: Sam Morstein
- Software Lead: Daniel Martin
Upcoming Competitions
IARRC 2020
RC scale autonomous racing and navigation.
- Rules: TBD
- Date: TBD
evGrand Prix Autonomous 2020
Autonomous high speed racing of full-size go karts.
https://evgrandprix.org/autonomous/
- Rules
- Date: April 21-22
Past Competitions
IARRC
| Bot | Competition Years | Versions | Design Reports |
| Sedani | 2018 - 2019 | Sedani, Sedanii |
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| Macaroni | 2017 | Macaroni |
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| Speedi | 2014-2016 | Speedi, Speedii, Speediii |
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Results:
| Year | Placement | Additional Awards |
| 2019 | 1st Place Overall | |
| 2018 | Did Not Place | |
| 2017 | 3rd Place Overall | |
| 2016 | 1st Place Overall | |
| 2015 | 4th Place Overall | |
| 2014 | 1st Place Overall |
Sparkfun AVC
| Bot | Competition Years | Versions | Design Reports |
| Bigoli | 2016-2018 | Bigoli, Bigolii |
Results:
| Year | Car Wars | Speed Demons | Additional Awards |
| 2018 | Did Not Place | 1st Place | |
| 2017 | 1st Place | Did Not Place |
Resources
Setting Up Ubuntu for Ethernet LAN While Preserving Wifi Internet Access
