Roborace DevBot
The 'DevBot' developed by Roborace to
test its upcoming autonomous racing car is set to make its public testing debut
at Donington Park during this week's Formula E tests.
The test mule differs from the radical
Robocars as it takes the shape of a more traditional endurance prototype and
therefore includes a cabin capable of supporting a driver. It's been created in
under nine months and is capable of driving itself without any human
intervention and therefore allows teams to learn from it.
Underpinning the DevBot are the same
selection of sensors, communication systems, computers and drivetrain as what
will control and power the Robocars.
In the coming six months, registered
teams for the Roborace series will be able to experience the DevBot before the
world's first all-autonomous racing series kicks off early next year.
As previously reported, the championship
will act as the supporting series for Formula E and promises to be unlike any
other form of motorsport before it. To say we're intrigued would be an
understatement.
