Posted on 10/09/2005 9:14:29 PM PDT by anymouse
Stanley, the Volkswagen Touareg that won a $2 million desert road race all on its own — in a sense — bears a logo that plays off its manufacturer’s slogan.
“Drivers not required.”
The robotic SUV finished first in a 132-mile trek across the rugged and twisting Nevada desert, in what may be an early step toward getting vehicles to do their own driving for everything from war-zone supply missions to morning commutes.
(Excerpt) Read more at msnbc.msn.com ...
Good to see so many of were back this year with the upgrades needed to complete the course.
I was disappointed that this event was not on K band satellite as it was last year.
"$2 million prize goes to ‘Stanley the Volkswagen’"
--Any relation to Herpy the volkswagon?
I noticed coverage of this event was very low compared to last time.
Last year, no car made even 10% of the course, as I recall. So this finish is amazing.
That is Herbie the Love Bug.
Herpy is Herbie's slutty sister. ;)
Ok Stanfurd grads, this is the ... what ... 3rd time this has been posted?
We understand, you are *still* *shocked* that you won.
Jealous Berkeley Alum
Didn't see it when I searched for the headline.
Sincerely,
Cal Poly Grad
(Standford and UC grads wish they went to Cal Poly ;)
>Didn't see it when I searched for the headline.
Just search for Stanford, and count 'em up. I wish I could have been on that team. Oh well.
Hi Anymouse, I haven't logged in a while, just wanted to say thanks for posting the amusing pictures/comments on the bugs.
-1fastglock45
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