Spoiler alert: the University of Virginia has a racecar! For students, programming the autonomous racer results in thrilling competitions and the hands-on experience industry is looking for when hiring graduates. Plus, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to the safety of future vehicles on the roads.
Literally I was in the lab six hours later implementing...
John Link '24, now an employee at SpaceX
What is autonomous racing? And what's it like to serve on the Cavalier Autonomous Racing team? Get your first glimpse in the video above, then check out the articles and links below for answers to all your questions.
A 'Day in the Life' of the Cavalier Racing Team
Find out what it's like to crew Cavalier Autonomous Racing — from programming, testing and tweaking, to shakedown and competitive racing on the track, to then presenting the data that's captured.
Using Teamwork To Fast Track a Career in Robotics and AI
Maybe you're thinking about a career in the new "self-driving" automotive industry and want to learn how to refine algorithms using tools such as LiDAR and machine learning, and techniques such as sensor fusion. Or maybe you have your sights set on space or some other engineering sector in which understanding autonomous vehicles and robotics will be essential. Cavalier Autonomous Racing gives your resume a boost — and a story to share when you land an interview. Learn more about the benefits of autonomous racing and joining the Hoo Crew.
Specs Appeal
The modified Dallara-produced AV-24 cars, the latest upgrade, have a sculptured carbon chassis, wishbone suspension and Motegi Racing aluminum 15-inch rims.
The Cavalier Autonomous Racing team grows every year, with dozens of students at different phases of their education contributing to make the fastest, most agile competitor on the track.
We answer the recurring questions that students, parents, media professionals and the public ask about our student-driven autonomous racing and how the University of Virginia excels.
