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 ROBOTAXI FULL-SCALE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE COMPETITION, which is the first category, teams participate in the competition to produce the whole vehicle and producing software. In Autonomous-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 must prepare for 3 different stages: Preliminary Design (PDR), Critical Design Report (CDR) and Vehicle Test Video. In the first stage, teams are expected to prepare a Preliminary Design and Simulation Report (PDR) that includes the simulation results. In the second stage, the Critical Design Report will be requested. Teams that qualify for the final will be determined according to the results of the Vehicle Test Videos.
 
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 2024

Explanation Date
UNIQUE VEHICLE CATEGORY
Competition Application Deadline 29.02.2024
Technical Qualification Form Submission Deadline 18.03.2024 - 22:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Technical Qualification Form Results 25.03.2024
CDR Deadline 10.05.2024 - 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of CDR Results 27.05.2024
Vehicle Test Video Deadline 23.07.2024 - 17:00 (GMT+3)
Simulation Presentations 25-27.07.2024
Announcement of Finalist Teams 29.07.2024
Test Period 12-19 AUGUST 2024
Robotaxi Competition Final Dates 20-23 AUGUST 2024
READY VEHICLE CATEGORY
Competition Application Deadline 29.02.2024
Technical Qualification Form Submission Deadline 18.03.2024 - 22:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Technical Qualification Form Results 25.03.2024 (GMT+3)
CDR Deadline 10.05.2024 - 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of CDR Results 27.05.2024
Ready Vehicle Camp Start Date 26.06.2024
Ready Vehicle Camp End Date 03.08.2024
Simulation-Test Presentations 5-6.08.2024
Announcement of Finalist Teams 09.08.2024
Test Period 12-19 AUGUST 2024
Robotaxi Competition Final Dates 20-23 AUGUST 2024

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

Degree Award
First 150.000 TL
Second 120.000 TL
Third 100.000 TL

Robotaxi-Full Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition Unique Vehicle Category

Degree Award
First 200.000 TL
Second 150.000 TL
Third 120.000 TL

    Robotaksi-Passenger 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

    Robotaksi-Passenger Autonomous Vehicle Competition 2019 Degrees

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

    Robotaksi-Passenger Autonomous Vehicle Competition 2020 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1st Mention SAITEM

    Robotaksi-Passenger 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-Robotaxi Passenger Autonomous Vehicle Competition 2024 Graduates

    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

Robotaksi-Passenger Autonomous Vehicle Competition Specification

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.

Previous Years Reports

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, a total of over 55 million TL in material support is provided to the teams that pass the stages determined for the competitions.

TRANSPORTATION / ACCOMODATION SUPPORT
Transportation / Accomodation support is provided to the finalist teams for their competitions.

AWARDS
Prizes of over 30 Million TL are waiting for the teams that compete and qualify in TEKNOFEST 2024.

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.