
Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) is a global competition organized by Energy Systems Network that brings together university teams worldwide to develop and race the fastest autonomous racecars, advancing technology for fully autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The competition accelerates commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology by focusing on solving extreme edge-case scenarios at high speeds, catalyzing new innovations, and engaging public acceptance. The IAC features the IAC AV-24, the most advanced autonomous racecar platform equipped with lidar, radar, optical sensors, rugged-edge computing, and AI algorithms. The event fosters STEM education and innovation through prize competitions inspired by the DARPA Grand Challenge, with participation from 15 universities across 4 countries forming 10 teams. The competition is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a historic automotive innovation hub, and is supported by public-private partnerships and academic institutions.

Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) is a global competition organized by Energy Systems Network that brings together university teams worldwide to develop and race the fastest autonomous racecars, advancing technology for fully autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The competition accelerates commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology by focusing on solving extreme edge-case scenarios at high speeds, catalyzing new innovations, and engaging public acceptance. The IAC features the IAC AV-24, the most advanced autonomous racecar platform equipped with lidar, radar, optical sensors, rugged-edge computing, and AI algorithms. The event fosters STEM education and innovation through prize competitions inspired by the DARPA Grand Challenge, with participation from 15 universities across 4 countries forming 10 teams. The competition is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a historic automotive innovation hub, and is supported by public-private partnerships and academic institutions.