Homepage > Pittsburgh News

CMU's Self-Driving Car Advances To Finals In $2M Challenge

POSTED: 4:18 pm EDT November 2, 2007
UPDATED: 4:36 pm EDT November 2, 2007

Carnegie Mellon University has been wowing the world with high-tech innovation for years, and their effort to build a self-driving car is no exception.

"Boss" is a Chevrolet Tahoe with a few modifications. The vehicle can drive itself, navigating around other cars while following traffic rules.

This week, CMU's Tartan Racing team earned a spot in the Darpa Urban Challenge finals. The challenge is a Pentagon contest aimed at developing technology to automate more military vehicles.

The winning team will earn $2 million.

To see "Boss" in action, visit our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/wtaetv and click on "favorites."


Related Links:
More County News

Get RSS | E-Mail Alerts



WTAE-TV Pittsburgh on Facebook
Links We Like
You can pick your friends, but not your family -- or your neighbors. Here's what you need to know about how to deal with yours. More

Find out what a sputtering economy and an increasingly difficult to crack job market means to you. More

Are you often tired or rushed in the morning? Give your morning habits a makeover, and start the day feeling positive and energetic instead. More

If you're looking to save on your next new vehicle, a low sticker price is just one aspect. Consider all the costs and make the right decision. More

Shop Your Insurance

Save Up To 30% On Insurance
Paying too much for insurance? Get quotes from multiple companies and choose the best plan for you.
Start saving now!
Insurance Type:


Zip Code:


Sponsored Links