[Tyler]

WPI named Rookie of Year at IGVC
     







A team of
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seniors was named "Rookie of
the Year" for the design and development of its robot, Prometheus, whose
purpose is to safely drive around any environment while avoiding
obstacles. The team was recognized at the 18th annual Intelligent Ground
Vehicle Competition (IGVC), held this summer at Oakland University in
Rochester, Mich.
Prometheus has a custom-welded frame made out of aluminum, two drive
wheels in the back, and one steering wheel in the front. The vehicle
uses an array of sensors including differential GPS, a digital compass,
video cameras, and a distance sensor that constantly collect and process
information about its environment.

   

http://robots.net/article/3044.html