2013 Competition


The 2013 Autonomous Snowplow Competition officially started after the receipt of all applications

on 14 September 2012, and concluded after the final dynamic competitions on 27 January 2013.

We were fortunate to have such a large number of teams competing this year, with several new teams placing quite well.


Watch the Official Competition Video!!



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




2013 COMPETITORS



















2013 FINAL COMPETITION RESULTS









































                                                                           *: Less than 50% of field plowed


2013 AWARDS


    1st Place ($5000 + Gold Snow Globe Award):           Ohio University

    2nd Place ($4000 + Silver Snow Globe Award):         Miami University

    3rd Place ($3000 + Bronze Snow Globe Award):       University of Michigan (Team “Yeti 3.0”)

   

    4th Place ($1000):                                                       Case Western Reserve University

    5th Place ($700):                                                         University of Michigan (Team “Geili 2.0”)

    6th Place ($300):                                                         University of Minnesota


    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)



2013 Competition Event Photos



All event photos













Recent Press


University of Minnesota, 24 Jan 2013


Saint Paul Pioneer Press, 25 Jan 2013


TMC Net, 25 Jan 2013


CBS Local, WCCO, 26 Jan 2013


St. Paul Spot, 27 Jan 2013


Ohio University, 28 Jan 2013


The Athens Messenger, 30 Jan 2013


ION Press Release, 6 Feb 2013


GPS World, 6 Feb 2013


Miami University, 12 Feb 2013


Michigan Dearborn News, 8 Mar 2013




2013 Competition Venue


    Additional description of competition venue and photos of site



2013 Competition Documents

    Rulebook


    Kickoff Meeting Slides and Notes


    PDR Outline and Format


    Final Report Information and Outline   

    Final Report Style Sheet and Format


    Final Student Presentation Information and Outline


    Final Qualification Review Checklist




Testing and Development Support


    Refer to the latest snowfield set up and testing information


    Our event this year could not have happened without the support from Brad Tullberg and his crew from the
    Roseville Skating Center, who provided all the competition field snow!!


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The Third Annual ION Autonomous Snowplow Competition
24-27 January 2013
St Paul, Minnesota

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