It’s no secret that automated driving is fast becoming the way of the future. Amazon recently gave its first test ride of its Zoox robo-taxis to great success.
The Indy Autonomous Challenge returned as part of the 2023 International CES Convention in January, showcasing some of the world’s fastest self-driving race cars.
Pushing the boundaries of head-to-head AI racing
The Indy Autonomous Challenge hosted a tournament at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway aimed at pushing the boundaries of head-to-head autonomous racing and showcasing the future of autonomous mobility.
Nine teams from 17 universities across six different countries participated in trying to break the world record for self-driving racing. The final winner was team PoliMOVE from Politecnico di Milano.
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PoliMOVE has reached a top speed of 180 mph. This is the new world record for autonomous speed on the racetrack. The Indy Autonomous Challenge hopes to continue to serve as a platform for students who want to excel in science, technology, engineering, and math. The Autonomous Racing Group wants to “improve safety and performance in all modes of motorsport and commercial transport.”
What are the advantages of autonomous driving?
Proponents have a list of benefits to be gained from autonomous driving. This explains why self-driving cars are gaining rapid acceptance. One advantage is that it makes a significant contribution to the environment.
Many vehicles are specifically designed to be more environmentally sustainable, and one model, called Aero, features a highly efficient particulate filter that removes airborne contaminants while driving. I’m here.
A zoox car driving down the street. (Zooks)
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Another big advantage is that it could benefit the shipping industry by not having to rely on human drivers for certain shifts. It can operate around the clock. In addition, the elimination of large road freight vehicles that use diesel gas makes a significant contribution to the environment.
There are also advantages when it comes to driving a race car. The sport has always been a dangerous sport for drivers behind the wheel.
However, self-driving cars may be able to drive faster, better and safer than professional human drivers, so race car driving fans can still enjoy the sport. These professional drivers can use software to control their race cars in races.
Will this take jobs away from human drivers?
In the future, there may be less human driving work, but humans are still needed to monitor and control these self-driving cars. This could ultimately create more jobs for people in his STEM world, which refers to his four educational areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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It could also get more young people interested in the field, like the students working in the Indy Autonomous Challenge.
So it’s entirely possible that AI vehicles will replace human drivers. We can’t imagine enjoying a visit to a racetrack without the race car stars we know and love.
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