Autonomous vehicle technologies are a rapidly developing field today and constitute the cornerstone of future transportation systems. The development of these technologies is extremely important not only in the field of engineering and software, but also in terms of young people gaining competence in this field. In this context, Informatics Valley ve TUBITAK edited by Robotaxi-Passenger Autonomous Vehicle Competition, was launched to encourage young people and develop the autonomous driving algorithms of the future.
Competition Categories: Original Vehicle and Ready-Made Vehicle
The competition consists of two main categories: Original Vehicle Category ve Ready Vehicle CategoryIn the Original Vehicle Category, teams undertake all vehicle production processes and software development stages from A to Z. In this category, participants will strive to exhibit the best performance by developing not only the physical design of the vehicles but also the autonomous driving algorithms.
In the Ready Vehicle Category, teams TEKNOFEST They will run their software on autonomous vehicle platforms provided within the scope of the program. These two categories offer participants different experiences and a unique opportunity to improve themselves in the field of autonomous vehicle technologies.
Participant Profile and Purpose of the Competition
To the competition, Lise, associate degree, license, and Postgraduate students and graduates can participate as a team. This increases young people's interest in technology and motivates them to pursue a career in this field. In the competition, teams consisting of high school students and teams consisting of university students and above will compete in the same category. This diversity strengthens the competitive nature of the competition and allows participants to develop different perspectives.
Awards and Importance of the Competition
The competition also draws attention with the prizes it offers to the participants. The teams that win in the Original Vehicle Category 250 thousand TL, 200 thousand TL ve 175 thousand TL In the Ready-Made Vehicle Category, the first place winner will be 200 thousand TL, to the second 175 thousand TL and the third 150 thousand TL These awards motivate participants and encourage them to develop innovative solutions in the field of autonomous vehicle technologies.
The Future of Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
Autonomous vehicle technologies play an important role in many areas, such as smart cities, sustainable transportation systems and social benefits, beyond being just a means of transportation. Therefore, the competence of young people in this field is of great importance for both their individual development and the country's economy. The Robotaxi Competition aims to train future engineers by providing participants with practical experience in these technologies.
The Robotaxi-Passenger Autonomous Vehicle Competition organized by BİLİŞİM VADİSİ and TÜBİTAK enables young people to gain knowledge and experience in the field of autonomous vehicle technologies; and also paves the way for the emergence of innovative ideas in this field. The competition allows participants to develop their skills and shape the technologies of the future. Such organizations increase the interest of young people in technology and encourage them to pursue a career in this field.
