Welcome!!
Thanks to the sponsorship of Institute of Navigation (ION) Satellite Division, the ION
North Star Section is proud to announce the First Annual Autonomous Snowplow Competition.
The purpose of this competition is to challenge university and college students, as well as
the general public, to design, build, and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to
remove snow from a designated path. The objectives of this competition include
encouraging students and individuals to utilize the state of the art in navigation and control
technologies to rapidly, accurately, and safely clear a path of snow.
2011 Competition Announced
The First Annual Autonomous Snowplow Competition will be held in January 2011
at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
The ION and the ION North Star Section encourages teams to apply, enter, and compete in
this new competition. To enter the Autonomous Snowplow Competition, please complete and
submit the contest Application Forms.
2011 APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENSION
In order to accommodate some competitors with end of school year activities, the deadline
for applications has been extended to 10 September 2010.
However, it is highly recommended that teams apply as early as possible, and begin their
design and development long before this deadline.
For further details, including the competition itinerary, please see competition Rule Book.
2010 Promotional Display
We had a great display and promotion at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival on January 23-24, 2010,
where we had displays of past competitions, autonomous vehicles, and competition materials.
Additional Competitions
This competition is developed in conjunction with two other ION sponsored student competitions:
Robotic Lawn Mower competition
