The 5th Annual ION Robotic Lawn Mower Competition
June 5 - 8, 2008
Beavercreek, Ohio

Sponsored by the ION Satellite Division and AFRL

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2008 Competition Awards

Dynamic Competition:

First: $15,000
Wright State University

Second: $10,000
University of Evansville

Third: $5,000
Case Western University

Basic Competition:

First: $2,500
Cedarville University

Second: $1,500
Auburn University

Prize amounts decrease if less than 50% of the grass is cut.

View team reports here.

In addition, special international recognition is provided for all participating teams through ION publications and announcements at the ION GNSS meeting. The winning teams will also be given an invitation to display their lawnmowers during the ION GNSS meeting, and given the opportunity to make a 20-minute presentation on their robotic lawnmower design. Finally, videotapes of the competition event will be distributed to sponsors, media, and the public.