Racing Robots: DARPA Grand Challenge 2005
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Sandstorm
Sandstorm is returning from last year as the Red Team’s veteran robot racer. It is shown here during a qualifying run.
Spider
Team Cornell’s military-style vehicle is seen during a qualifying run.
Stanley
The Stanford Vehicle (nicknamed "Stanley") is based on a stock, diesel-powered Volkswagen Touareg R5, modified with full-body skid plates and a reinforced front bumper.
TerraMax
TerraMax is Oshkosh’s Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) defense truck platform.
Tommy
Team Jefferson’s gas-powered, custom-built, skinned egg-shaped vehicle is just called “Tommy.”
Xboxx
Team Mojavation’s Nissan Xterra (dubbed the "Xboxx") vehicle kisses the k-rail and is disabled on the DARPA site.
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