Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition

About the Competition

Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition is organized within the scope of TEKNOFEST Technology competitions.
 
The goal of the Robotaxi-Full Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition is to encourage participants to gain competence in the field of autonomous vehicle technologies, original design, algorithm and reporting.

High school, associate, undergraduate, and postgraduate students as well as graduates can participate as a team. Teams consisting of high school and university students and above will compete in the same category. Participation from the private sector is not possible.

The competition consists of two categories. In the Unique Vehicle Category, teams participate in the competition by making whole vehicle production and software. In the Ready Vehicle Category, teams run their software on autonomous vehicle platforms provided by TEKNOFEST. 

In the final phase of the competition, teams will be expected to perform various tasks autonomously in a real racetrack environment that is valid for both categories mentioned above. The main purpose of the competition is to develop autonomous driving algorithms.

Within the scope of the competition, teams are required to prepare for 3 different stages: Technical Qualification Form (TQF), Critical Design Report (CDR), Vehicle Test Video & Simulation Report and Presentation. According to the results of the Test Video and Simulation Report and Presentation, the teams that are eligible to participate in the final will be announced.

NOTE: Teams participating in the Efficiency Electric Vehicle Challenge Competition can also compete in this category. However, they have to apply separately via the link below.

The templates for the reports that the competitors need to prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website soon.

Competition Calender 2025

Explanation Date
UNIQUE VEHICLE CATEGORY
Publication of Technical Specifications February 2025
Competition Application Deadline (This date is only valid for teams applying from abroad.) 15.03.2025
Technical Qualification Form Deadline 17.03.2025 – 17:00
Announcement of Technical Qualification Form Results 29.03.2025
CDR Deadline 13.05.2025 – 17:00
Announcement of CDR Results 30.05.2025
Vehicle Test Video, Simulation Report and Presentation Deadline 15.07.2025 – 23:59
Announcement of Finalists 23.07.2025
Test Period 4-9.08.2025
Robotaxi Competition Final Dates 10-13.08.2025
READY VEHICLE CATEGORY
Publication of Technical Specifications February 2025
Competition Application Deadline (This date is only valid for teams applying from abroad.) 15.03.2025
Technical Qualification Form Deadline 17.03.2025 – 17:00
Announcement of Technical Qualification Form Results 29.03.2025
CDR Deadline 13.05.2025 – 17:00
Announcement of CDR Results 30.05.2025
Simulation Report and Presentation Deadline 18.06.2025 – 17:00
Announcement of Finalists 23.06.2025
Ready Vehicle Camp Start Date 07.07.2025
Ready Vehicle Camp End Date 1.08.2025
Test Period 4-9.08.2025
Robotaxi Competition Final Dates 10-13.08.2025

Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition Ready Vehicle Category 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 200.000 ₺
Second 175.000 ₺
Third 150.000 ₺

Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition Unique Vehicle Category 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 250.000 ₺
Second 200.000 ₺
Third 175.000 ₺

    Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition 2018 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1.Advanced Category EL CEZERİ
    1.Basic Category FEVZ-İ ASIM
    2.Basic Category HUVARDA
    3.Basic Category ANADOL-A

    Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition 2019 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1st Mention YTU AESK-LEO
    2nd Mention OTOBİL

    Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition 2020 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1st Mention SAITEM

    Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition 2021 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1- (Original Vehicle Category) YTÜ AESK
    2- (Original Vehicle Category) SAİTEM
    3- Mention (Original Vehicle Category) İTÜ-GÜNEŞ ARABASI

    Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition 2024 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    Incentive Award (Original Vehicle Category) YTU AESK
    Incentive Award (Original Vehicle Category) DUSCART OTONOM
    Incentive Award (Original Vehicle Category) SUBÜ TETRA - AISET

Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition Specification

Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition Technical Specification

Previous Years Reports

  1. Robotaksi Binek Otonom Araç Yarışması Hazır Araç Kategorisi FİNALİST

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  10. Robotaksi Binek Otonom Araç Yarışması Özgün Araç Kategorisi Araç Test Videosu Başarılı/Finalist

  11. Robotaksi Binek Otonom Araç Yarışması Özgün Araç Kategorisi Araç Test Videosu Başarılı/Finalist

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Excluding the informations provided in the specifications, you need to join the e-mail group through the link below for other questions regarding to the competition. The questions you ask and the answers you receive will be visible to the other members of the e-mail group.

TECHNICAL TOUR

COMPANIES RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITY
By organizing technical tours, it is provided to on-site inspection of working on leading technological firms of Turkey.

NETWORK
TEKNOFEST, which hosts hundreds of companies on technical trips, provides the opportunity to get to know experts in every field.

INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL LIFE
On technical trips, the opportunity to meet expert engineers about business and professional life is provided.

MOTIVATION AND INTERESTING
On technical trips, people who have worked in technology companies have the opportunity to listen to their experiences and increase motivation.

DENEYAP

OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN PROJECTS IN DENEYAP BRANCHES
Young students who are trained to develop technology are given the opportunity to explain projects and inspire them.

SUPPORT PROGRAM

MATERIAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY
In order to support the projects of thousands of young people, material support is provided to the teams that pass the stages determined for the competitions.

TRANSPORTATION / ACCOMODATION SUPPORT
Finalist teams are provided with transportation/accommodation support for TEKNOFEST competitions.

AWARDS
Prizes await the teams that compete in TEKNOFEST and qualify for the ranking.

EDUCATION

TRAINING CAMP PROGRAM
Training programs will be organized for the finalist teams with the participation of the executive institution and advisory board members.

Q&A MEETÇINGS
Teams with the participation of the executive and advisory board members Meetings where projects, evaluation criteria and processes can direct questions to the advisory board will be planned.
 

CAREER

INTERNSHIP
Internship opportunities in Turkey's technology institutions will be provided.

GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
Turkey under the Technology Team, conducted by the Foundation for the National Team Program Support Technology Teams are provided with incentives through orientation and support programs for international competitions.