Indy Autonomous Challenge

Project Overview:

Goal:

The goal of Indy Autonomus Challenge is to implement a software stack capable of operating a Formula One style car in a head to head competition against teams all over the world in a setting similar to the Indy 500. The final race is scheduled for October 23, 2021 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, however preceding that there are multiple qualifying rounds including the writing of a white paper, a demonstration of basic operation, and competing in a simulated race.

Our IAC Page!

Project Leads:

Nayana Suvarna
Project Lead
Andrew Saba
Project Mentor / Perception Lead
Joshua Spisak
Project Mentor / Controls Lead
Prem Bharatia
Systems Lead
Matthew Sivaprakasam
Planning Lead
Shane Raible
Operations Lead
Samuel Dickerson
Project Advisor

Project Members:

Thomas Detlefsen
Project Member
Luke Blascovich
Project Member
Elissa Wilton
Project Member
Noah Gasparro
Project Member
Morgan Visnesky
Project Member
Saadiq Jones
Project Member
Zachary Zdobinski
Project Member
Silas Custer
Project Member
Harshit Aggarwal
Project Member

How to Join

Whether you are just starting out or you have years of experience, you can find a place to contribute to our team. The best way to get involved is to join our slack. No experience is necessary but please note that this project is a rather large time commitment.

Slack

Join us on Slack, a powerful messaging service where we coordinate project teams, general announcements, ask for help, and discuss anything we want. Sign up with your Pitt email at Slack. Make a post in #general and introduce yourself!

Email

Email ras@pitt.edu if you have any questions or want to get involved.

Media Coverage

Self driving cars rev their engines for their own Indy 500 race
CMU RISS Alumni Spotlight

Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring our team please email us at ras@pitt.edu