The 1st Annual ION Mini-Urban Challenge
National Competition held at Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Regional Competitions held throughout the US

Sponsored by the ION and AFRL

2009 Competition Announced
The Institute of Navigation (ION) announces the 1st Annual Mini-Urban Challenge sponsored by the ION and AFRL.

The purpose of this competition is to challenge high school students to design and operate a robotic unmanned car built from a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® kit that can accurately navigate through a LEGO® city.

Regional Competitions will be held in May 2009 at the following locations:

• Ohio Competition: Wright Patterson AFB
• Florida Competition: Eglin AFB

The top winners from each Regional Competition will be invited to compete in the National Competition.  The National Competition will be held in conjunction with the Sixth Annual Robotic Lawn Mower Competition in Dayton, OH (dates TBD).

For further details, including the competition itinerary, view the Rulebook.