Driverless racing cars, Modena and Reggio Emilia university on top of the world
Three overtakings in the Cavatappi, no driver in the cockpit. At Laguna Seca, a track that is a symbol of world motorsport, the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia has won the Indy Autonomous Challenge, beating in the duel...
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia has won the Indy Autonomous Challenge at Laguna Seca, beating Purdue University in the final duel. The winning car, driven by software developed by students and researchers, completed three overtakes on the challenging Corkscrew section of the track, now renamed Alex Zanardi. Eight university teams participated in the competition, with two Italian teams, Unimore Racing and PoliMove-Tet, finishing first and third.
The cars used were identical AV-24 models, equipped with Dallara chassis and advanced sensors and computers, with the software being the key differentiator in the competition.
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