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
Recent Press
University of Minnesota, 24 Jan 2013
Saint Paul Pioneer Press, 25 Jan 2013
The Athens Messenger, 30 Jan 2013
Michigan Dearborn News, 8 Mar 2013
2013 Competition Venue
Additional description of competition venue and photos of site
2013 Competition Documents
Kickoff Meeting Slides and Notes
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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