THE COMPETITION
Every year, we aim to compete in a number of races organized by FSAE, if we can fit them all in our schedule. Every year, we aim to compete in a number of races organized by FSAE, if we can fit them all in our schedule.
FORMULA SAE
Formula SAE (FSAE) is a global engineering competition founded by SAE International in 1981, challenging university teams to design, build, and race small formula-style cars. Over time, the competition expanded to include combustion, electric, and driverless categories. It emphasizes not just performance but also engineering design, cost analysis, and business strategy.
FSD
The Formula SAE Driverless (FSD) category, introduced in 2017, focuses on autonomous vehicle development. Teams equip their cars with LiDAR, cameras, GPS, and IMUs to navigate tracks without human input. Events test acceleration, cornering, and full-track driving, alongside evaluations of system design and safety.
Unlike traditional FSAE, FSD relies entirely on software for perception, decision-making, and control. Teams tackle challenges like sensor fusion, real-time computing, and fail-safe mechanisms. Simulation plays a key role in refining algorithms before track testing.