by Evan Bretl. RoboRacing is preparing their newest and fastest robot, Rigatoni, for the evGrandPrix Autonomous Series event this September. In preparation for this, RoboRacing recently held two test days, which are meetings dedicated to validating assumptions and testing the robot end to end. These test days in particular gave the electrical and mechanical subteams…
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The Computer Vision and Perception Techniques of the Autonomous Teams
by Evan Bretl. One of the most critical functions of any autonomous vehicle is the ability to perceive its environment. Much of a typical robotics technology stack (mapping, planning, motion control) would be impossible without adequately sensing and comprehending the surroundings. Given the fundamental nature of machine perception to a functioning autonomous robot, RoboJackets software…
RoboRacing – January 2021 Update
by Evan Bretl. Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, RoboRacing has continued to move forward on its goals and invest in the future of the team. Both the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix (EVGP; normally held in April) and the International Autonomous Robot Racing Competition (IARRC; normally held in July) were canceled in 2020….
RoboRacing – evGrand Prix and Rigatoni
RoboRacing, our team focused on autonomous racing robots, has been making platforms of various shapes and sizes over the 6 years since its inception. Initially formed to compete in the International Autonomous Robot Racing Competition (IARRC), the first platforms were approximately 1/10th scale Remote Control (RC) cars with laptops mounted directly on the chassis. While…
RoboRacing – August Spotlight
RoboRacing, the RoboJackets team dedicated to autonomous racing, is participating in a new competition this year: evGrand Prix. RoboRacing has participated in the International Autonomous Robot Racing Challenge and at Sparkfun AVC, in both the smaller classic autonomous vehicle competition and the autonomous power racing series. Because Sparkfun discontinued AVC in 2018, the team has…
IARRC Result – First Place!
We are proud to announce that our RoboRacing team has achieved a first place victory at the 2019 International Autonomous Robot Racing Competition in Waterloo! This year our robot, Sedanii, finished second place in the circuit race and urban challenge events, and first place in the drag race and obstacle course events. In addition, we…