Our Teams

Define and implement the car's mapping pipeline so it can build and use a reliable representation of the track. Collect repeatable test data and document map-quality measures before selecting or tuning a SLAM approach.

Resolve the driving-code audit's release blockers, then compare Follow the Gap with Disparity Extender using recorded simulation and low-speed tests. Document preprocessing, obstacle inflation, gap scoring, steering limits and fail-safe behaviour so the comparison is reproducible.

Validate the least-squares steering method and furthest-point fallback against the audit findings and repeatable driving data. Tune the curve fit, lookahead and speed behaviour, then document where each method succeeds or fails.

Add automated build, test and safety checks for pull requests. Document a traceable simulation-to-car release process so deployed software can be matched to reviewed source.

Create a browser-based dashboard that streams useful telemetry from the car, including LiDAR and camera data. The interface should make live sensor state easier to inspect during setup and testing without requiring every team member to work directly in the ROS command line.

Assess whether front- and rear-axle IMUs provide enough improvement in turn verification, slip estimation and LiDAR deskewing to justify their cost and calibration work. If the feasibility gate passes, mount the sensors, acquire their signals with a Teensy-class controller, filter and timestamp the readings, and publish the resulting data to the Jetson.

Design and print a body that mounts securely to the car while improving its appearance and reducing unnecessary aerodynamic drag. The design must account for component access, wheel and suspension clearance, cooling and practical removal before it is printed and fitted.

Add addressable LED lighting and a Bluetooth speaker to make demonstrations more engaging. Design safe mounts and power connections, then program coordinated light and sound effects through the car's microcontroller without interfering with driving systems.

Recheck odometry and steering calibration because the current values may be contributing to failed SLAM loop closure. Measure the car's physical steering limits and maximum no-slip speed, then record repeatable test results that can be used to tune both the vehicle model and controllers.

Prepare the cars and track before joint software testing, then support the software teams during the session. The group loads the correct Car A or Car B workspace, starts the required programs and helps diagnose setup problems so meeting time is spent testing rather than rebuilding the environment.

Build an experimental racing stack that can quickly try new ideas, test new hardware and provide a friendly benchmark against Team A's approach. The team should keep experiments reproducible and document what works so useful findings can move into the main car software.

Prepare three surplus desktop computers for club development once the machines become available. The work includes installing the required operating system and development tools, verifying network access and documenting a repeatable setup for future machines; the project is currently waiting on a delivery date.

Assess a downward-facing optical-flow sensor as an independent velocity measurement when wheel RPM is distorted by slip or poor calibration. If feasible, select and mount a low-height sensor such as the PAW3902 near the rear axle or centre of gravity, acquire it through the shared microcontroller and fuse the timed data with IMU readings before sending it to the Jetson.

Select a suitable webcam for the car that does not have a RealSense camera, then design a secure, printable mount around its dimensions and field of view. The finished assembly should resist vibration while keeping the camera aligned and accessible for wiring or replacement.

Return Car B to safe testing by sourcing or designing a compatible front bumper. Compare available parts with a custom model, confirm mounting and clearance, and fit a bumper that protects the chassis without blocking sensors or steering.

Establish a maintenance routine that extends the life of the Traxxas chassis and its moving parts. Research cleaning, lubrication, suspension and steering adjustment, identify required supplies, and turn the results into a practical checklist that can be taught to other members.

Continue the battery-indicator investigation now that cell 3 is reporting zero on Car A as well. Trace the wiring and pinout, determine whether the fault is in the indicator, harness or powerboard connection, and update the documentation with the verified wiring arrangement.

Connect a Wii Remote and steering-wheel accessory to the Jetson as an alternative manual controller for the car. Map the inputs into the existing control path, include a clear stop/deadman behaviour and validate steering and throttle at safe speeds before using it for demonstrations.

Choose a camera position that captures useful driving footage without blocking sensors or changing access to the car. Model a rigid, printable adapter around GoPro's removable two-prong interface, then verify retention, vibration resistance and clearance on the moving car.