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In the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), AV-24 car, driven by AI, set a new record for the fastest autonomous Hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car, developed by Team PoliMOVE-MSU (Politecnico di Milano and Michigan State University), reached a top speed of 179Kph and completed the climb in 66.37 seconds.
The AV-24 performed three runs during the festival, breaking the previous record held by Roborace’s “DevBot 2.0,” which clocked 66.96 seconds with a top speed of 101.16 mph (162.8 kph).
Goodwood’s course is known for its narrow and challenging layout, lined with hay bales and limited run-off space. The AV-24’s performance relied heavily on Bridgestone racing tires and the precise mapping and localization capabilities of Luminar Iris lidars in a GPS-limited environment.
Paul Mitchell, Chairman and President of the IAC, commented, “For three years, the IAC has been pushing the boundaries of high-speed autonomy and setting new records. The Goodwood Hillclimb, with its historic backdrop and global audience, highlights the potential for self-driving vehicles to be safely deployed on roads in the future.”
The collaboration between the IAC and Bridgestone involved extensive preparation, including visits to Bridgestone’s European Technical Center and European Proving Grounds in Rome. The teams worked closely to optimize tire performance, ensuring the AV-24 could handle the challenging conditions of the Hillclimb.
Professor Sergio Savaresi, PoliMOVE-MSU Team Principal, stated, “This challenge represents a significant milestone for autonomous mobility. Our team overcame the complex track and adverse weather conditions, thanks to our engineering efforts and Bridgestone’s tire performance. We demonstrated that safe, high-speed vehicular autonomy is possible even in challenging environments. This achievement at Goodwood will inspire confidence in future autonomous driving applications.”
Sara Correa, Chief Marketing Officer for Bridgestone in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, added, “Bridgestone is proud to support the PoliMOVE-MSU team in this achievement at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. We are committed to partnering with the IAC and its student engineers to continue testing and improving autonomous technologies. Motorsports are integral to Bridgestone’s heritage, and we aim to apply our learnings from these experiences to develop sustainable mobility solutions for society and our customers.”
Last Updated on July 17, 2024 by Nick Ross
