Robotic VX to compete again!

[Techy-D]

This is totally cool! You guys are doing my dream job! :_drool:

I also couldn't help but notice a couple features on team Axion, that I think you should also incorperate.
http://www.darpa.mil/grandchallenge/...xionRacing.asp
(They are in the center of the picture... come to think of it, why is their vehicle off to one side???)

[Triathlete]

Team OshKoshTruck should have fun navagating this through a city...

...of course if something gets in the way it will just crush it and keep on going!

[Techy-D]

Since we haven't heard an update, that must mean things are going as planned (atleast still in the competition). They are probably working 24Hrs a day to make changes before the next weekend challenge. It'll be great to hear about this when It's all over (and you guys have a chance to get some sleep).

[Triathlete]

Pics from the comp...




Crunch time!




Unfortunately from the DARPA site it appears that they did not make the cut for the final 6 teams.

[fuzzy]

Reread that...

"Six teams have qualified for the Urban Challenge Final Event. Testing continues, and additional qualifying vehicles will be announced November 1."

I did notice they are not yet on the "Did Not Qualify" listing:
The Golem Group
Axion Racing
Mojavaton
Team CalTech
Team Jefferson
Team Juggernaut
Gator Nation
Team Urbanator
GA Tech/SAIC
Ody-Era
Princeton
SciAutonics
Team Berlin
Univ of Utah

Good luck to Marvin & ART!

[fuzzy]

Sadly, it looks like ART's VX is now out of the competition. Wish there were vids/pics of why.

[Techy-D]

Bummer guys. I know you had to have put TONS of energy into this (Blood, Sweat & Tears), but I also know you had a great time and learned a bunch. This is still incredible and even though I won't be able to watch the live updates tomorrow on the other competitors, I'll be looking up info & Pics later.