F1TENTH Autonomous Racing Challenge: From Theory to Real-World Intelligent Systems
Event Description
The IEEE Young Professionals Victoria Section Affinity Group is pleased to organize the F1TENTH Autonomous Racing Challenge, a hands-on technical competition focusing on robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent transportation technologies.
The event will take place on April 1st, 2026 (afternoon) at the ELW Building Lobby (First Floor), University of Victoria.
Following the recommendation of the IEEE Victoria Section leadership, this activity is being organized as a joint event in collaboration with multiple IEEE organizational units, including the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Victoria Section Affinity Group, the IEEE UVic Student Branch, and the IEEE VTS/ComSoc Victoria Section Joint Chapter.
Participants will engage in an autonomous racing challenge using the F1TENTH platform and demonstrate solutions related to perception, localization, planning, and control. The event will also feature technical discussions and networking opportunities to foster collaboration among students, researchers, and young professionals in the local engineering community.
Objectives
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Promote experiential learning in robotics and intelligent transportation systems
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Strengthen collaboration across IEEE affinity groups and technical chapters
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Support student-to-young-professional engagement
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Increase participation in IEEE technical and volunteer activities
Target Audience
Undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, young professionals, and IEEE members interested in robotics, artificial intelligence, and vehicular technologies.
Acknowledgement
Sponsored by IEEE Young Professionals and the IEEE Foundation.
Competition awards are additionally supported by the IEEE Victoria Section.
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- 3800 Finnerty Rd
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Canada V8P 5C2
- Building: Engineering Lab Wing
- Room Number: Lobby (First Floor)
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE Young Professionals and the IEEE Foundation
- Starts 21 March 2026 07:00 AM UTC
- Ends 01 April 2026 07:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge