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  Competitions     |      2024-11-14 11:21

DDRX Team Wins 4th Place at the 18th F1TENTH Autonomous Driving Grand Prix 2024

Jeju Island, South Korea – June 5, 2024 – The DDRX team from Zhejiang University (Driving, Drifting, Racing, and X) secured 4th place at the 18th F1TENTH Autonomous Driving Grand Prix, held during the 35th IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IV 2024). The team showcased their technical prowess and strong collaboration, making a significant contribution to the advancement of autonomous driving technology.


The F1TENTH Autonomous Driving Grand Prix is organized by leading researchers, engineers, and enthusiasts in the field of autonomous systems, aiming to drive innovation and the development of autonomous driving technologies. This year's competition attracted teams from around the world, providing a challenging platform for teams to test their technical skills, teamwork, and innovative capabilities.



Competition Recap

  • June 3, 2024 – The competition officially began with all teams conducting a 10-minute mapping session, followed by free practice. The DDRX team actively engaged with international teams, exchanging ideas and gaining new insights to improve their system. During the free practice session, the team worked overnight to fine-tune and optimize the vehicle systems, ensuring peak performance for the race.

  • June 4, 2024 – Teams participated in the Time Trial Race, each having 5 minutes of track time in the morning and afternoon. DDRX completed 18 laps without collisions, with the fastest lap time of 13.38 seconds, finishing in 5th place.

  • June 5, 2024 – Based on the results of the Time Trial Race, teams moved on to the Head-to-Head Race. DDRX ultimately finished with an impressive 4th place.


Acknowledgments

Since its founding in 2023, DDRX has upheld the values of innovation and collaboration, focusing on advancing the field of autonomous driving. The team's success in this competition was made possible by the dedication and expertise of its members:

  • Zhouheng Li: Contributed to the development of the track centerline and racing line generation methods.

  • Yonghao Fu: Contributed to vehicle obstacle detection and the finite state machine module.

  • Guoqiang Wu: Played an essential role in vehicle mapping and localization.

  • Yangyang Xie: Contributed to the development of the parsTool upper-level software.
  • Cheng Hu: Provided key creative ideas and guidance.

  • Bei Zhou: Focused on vehicle control algorithms and tire dynamics modeling.

Looking Ahead

The success of DDRX at the F1TENTH Autonomous Driving Grand Prix marks a significant achievement for the team on the international stage and lays a solid foundation for future advancements in autonomous driving technology. The DDRX team will continue to refine its systems and push the boundaries of autonomous vehicle technology. We are committed to learning from top teams worldwide, staying at the forefront of technology, and further advancing autonomous driving in future competitions.


Watch Our Competition Video

Here is the video recording of our participation in the 18th F1TENTH Autonomous Driving Grand Prix, held at the 35th IEEE IV 2024:

【Zhejiang University's DDRX team at the 35th IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium IV 2024 – 18th F1TENTH Autonomous Driving Grand Prix】
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