This info session will break down the technology behind our success - from perception and planning to control, optimization, and vehicle dynamics. Learn what it takes to be part of the team!
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Are you ready to push the boundaries of Robotics and AI - 100% throttle, 0% margin for error?
UVA's Cavalier Autonomous Racing, led by Professor Madhur Behl, is the first-ever American team to win the Indy Autonomous Challenge. We hold the world record for the fastest autonomous lap at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our Indy racecar is fully autonomous, and we compete on some of the most legendary tracks, including Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Check out our record-breaking run here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgh5gMFhFYE ]
Now, we’re looking for the next generation of crew members to take on an even bigger challenge.
After mastering oval tracks, we’re now stepping up to head-to-head racing on road courses - including a race at the Formula One circuit in Monza, Italy. This is your chance to be part of this exciting journey.
Cavalier Autonomous Racing - Recruitment Event Info Session
📅 Friday, Feb 28, 2025
🕔 5 PM
📍 Rice Hall 130
This info session will break down the technology behind our success - from perception and planning to control, optimization, and vehicle dynamics. Learn what it takes to be part of the team, how we operate, and how to engineer a fully autonomous IndyCar—plus, of course, pizza 🍕.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome students from all SEAS disciplines with preference for skills in:
✅ Perception (Camera, Lidar, Radar calibration, Object detection & tracking)
✅ Planning & Graph Search Algorithms
✅ Vehicle Dynamics, Aerodynamics
✅ Control Systems & Optimization
✅ ROS, and C++ software development
✅ And many more - see the application form for details.
Apply Now!
📝 Application form: https://autonomousracing.dev/crew
📅 Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM (ET)
Being part of this team requires commitment, but the rewards are immense.
Our alumni have gone on to SpaceX, Amazon Robotics, Nvidia, Skydio, Zipline, and top autonomous systems companies.
You’ll be working at the cutting edge of autonomous racing with opportunities to conduct high-impact research, senior design projects, master’s thesis, and independent research while preparing to compete on the world stage and create more hsitory.
We hope to see you at the info session on Feb 28th!
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Madhur Behl
Assistant Professor,
Cavalier Autonomous Racing Team Principal,
Cyber Physical Systems Link Lab,
Department of Computer Science,
Department of Systems and Information Engineering,
University of Virginia.