2011 Competition

The 2011 Autonomous Snowplow Competition officially started with the receipt of applications 
on 10 September 2010, and concluded after the competitions on 30 January 2011.

Watch the Official Competition Video!!

See 2011 general schedule.

2011 Competitors

   









2011 RESULTS



















2011 Awards

    1st Place ($2500 + Gold Snow Globe Award):            Ohio University
    2nd Place ($1500 + Silver Snow Globe Award):         Miami University
    3rd Place ($500 + Bronze Snow Globe Award):          Dunwoody College of Technology

    Best Student Presentation ($500 + Golden Shovel Award):    Ohio University
    ION_GNSS_2011_Paper and ION_GNSS_2011_Presentation by Ohio University


Recent Press

    Todd Walker Interview on Sunday Morning of Competition



    News Anchors Describe Competition and Announce Winners
    (coverage starts at 8:57 minutes into video)

                                                
    Winners Announced on Winter Carnival Website




    Minnesota Public Radio Photos of Event



2011 Competition Event Photos






    All event photos








2011 Competition Venue

    Additional description of competition venue and photos of site



2011 Competition Documents

    Kickoff Meeting Slides
    PDR Outline and Format
    Final Report Outline, Style Sheet, and Format
    Final Student Presentation Outline
    Final Qualification Review Checklist



Testing and Development Support

    Refer to the latest snowfield set up and testing information


Recent Important Changes 
    Competition will be on a city street, instead of ice rink
    NO tire studs, rivets, or chains are allowed due to brick roadway surface
    Snowfield shape is the same, but boundaries are altered to be simpler

Refer to update Rulebook and venue information for latest details.
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The First Annual ION Autonomous Snowplow Competition
27–30 January 2012
St Paul, Minnesota

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