The Second Annual ION Autonomous Snowplow Competition
26–29 January 2012
St Paul, Minnesota

Sponsored by the ION Satellite Division

2012 Competition


The 2012 Autonomous Snowplow Competition officially started after the receipt of all applications

on 16 September 2011, and concluded after the final dynamic competitions on 29 January 2012.

We were fortunate to have so many returning teams from last year, as well as new ones!

It was another great season with some very exciting competition.


Watch the Official Competition Video!!


Also, please refer to the competition Rulebook and venue information for competition and event details.



2012 COMPETITORS


  












2012 FINAL RESULTS
















2012 AWARDS


    1st Place ($3000 + Gold Snow Globe Award):            Ohio University

    2nd Place ($2000 + Silver Snow Globe Award):         Miami University

    3rd Place ($1000 + Bronze Snow Globe Award):        University of Michigan (Team “Yeti 2.0”)


    Best Student Presentation ($500 + Golden Shovel Award):    Ohio University

    Best Student Report ($500 + Golden Pen Award):                  Ohio University

   

    Sportpersonship ($500 + Golden Smile Award):                      Dunwoody College of Technology


    Paper and Presentation by Ohio University (to be provided soon)


2012 Competition Event Photos





    All event photos






Recent Press


Dunwoody College News


Ohio University Compass


University of Michigan Dearborn Reporter


Minnesota News Press


GPS World


ARCS Foundation


XSENS - Ohio University Sponsor


Opti-Cal Survey Equipment


EarthOrbit Satellite Forum


Adventures Here and There Blog


High Beam Research



2012 Competition Venue


    Additional description of competition venue and photos of site



2012 Competition Documents

    Rulebook

    Kickoff Meeting Slides and Notes

    PDR Outline and Format

    Final Report Outline   

    Final Report Style Sheet and Format

    Final Student Presentation Outline

    Final Qualification Review Checklist



Testing and Development Support


    Refer to the latest snowfield set up and testing information



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