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The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)* said today that a “Man vs Machine Showdown” is coming to the Suzuka Circuit in Japan next month. The exhibition race will be the first time Japanese spectators can see a head-to-head race between human drivers and AI technology. It will take place on the Super Formula double-header season finale on November 9-10.
“In partnership with Japan Race Promotion, A2RL’s ‘Man vs Machine’ challenge will pit two Super Formula race cars against each other in a head-to-head competition. One car will be piloted by former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat, A2RL’s development driver, while the other will be entirely controlled by advanced autonomous algorithms and robotics, showcasing cutting-edge technology,” A2RL said.
The Dallara SF23 car on which A2RL’s car is developed, is currently used in Japan’s top tier Super Formula racing series. A2RL’s version of the car in the hands of Super Formula drivers is the fastest sub-F1 racing car in the world. It uses advanced sensors and systems to enable fully autonomous racing, including seven cameras, four radar sensors, three LiDAR sensors, and a computational ‘stack’, in place of the driver.**
The teams behind the ‘Man vs Machine’ challengers are now on the ground in Japan, completing a test program to collect important data. The race marks A2RL’s first public event outside Abu Dhabi, following its debut in April. During the inaugural race, eight international teams competed in autonomous challenges before a capacity crowd of 10,000 spectators, vying for a share of the $2.25 million purse.
Now in its second year, A2RL, the world’s largest autonomous racing series, is expanding into new territories, and has recently completed a European testing program with Japanese rising star Juju Noda behind the wheel.
“We are excited to bring this thrilling exhibition event to Japan’s iconic racing circuit as A2RL expands internationally. Pitting human against machine is the ultimate test for AI-driven technology, especially when racing against Daniil Kvyat, a former Formula 1 driver who knows this circuit so well. I have no doubt the fans are in for an electrifying showcase of autonomous racing at its best,” said Stephane Timpano, CEO of A2RL.
*A2RL
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) says it is a pioneering new motorsport that combines the push for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation with intense on-track action. Each year, engineers, programmers, and scientists will come together to develop leading-edge driving AI, ready to compete in a series of challenges and claim their stake in a multi-million-dollar prize pool.
Organized by ASPIRE, the innovation acceleration arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology and Research Council, A2RL aims to accelerate the global development of autonomous systems and technologies. “It is also intended to help make Abu Dhabi a global R&D hub for autonomous vehicle technology while also inspiring the next generation of STEM talent,” A2RL said.
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Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Man vs Autonomous Machine Race Coming to Suzuka
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The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)* said today that a “Man vs Machine Showdown” is coming to the Suzuka Circuit in Japan next month. The exhibition race will be the first time Japanese spectators can see a head-to-head race between human drivers and AI technology. It will take place on the Super Formula double-header season finale on November 9-10.
“In partnership with Japan Race Promotion, A2RL’s ‘Man vs Machine’ challenge will pit two Super Formula race cars against each other in a head-to-head competition. One car will be piloted by former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat, A2RL’s development driver, while the other will be entirely controlled by advanced autonomous algorithms and robotics, showcasing cutting-edge technology,” A2RL said.
The Dallara SF23 car on which A2RL’s car is developed, is currently used in Japan’s top tier Super Formula racing series. A2RL’s version of the car in the hands of Super Formula drivers is the fastest sub-F1 racing car in the world. It uses advanced sensors and systems to enable fully autonomous racing, including seven cameras, four radar sensors, three LiDAR sensors, and a computational ‘stack’, in place of the driver.**
The teams behind the ‘Man vs Machine’ challengers are now on the ground in Japan, completing a test program to collect important data. The race marks A2RL’s first public event outside Abu Dhabi, following its debut in April. During the inaugural race, eight international teams competed in autonomous challenges before a capacity crowd of 10,000 spectators, vying for a share of the $2.25 million purse.
Now in its second year, A2RL, the world’s largest autonomous racing series, is expanding into new territories, and has recently completed a European testing program with Japanese rising star Juju Noda behind the wheel.
“We are excited to bring this thrilling exhibition event to Japan’s iconic racing circuit as A2RL expands internationally. Pitting human against machine is the ultimate test for AI-driven technology, especially when racing against Daniil Kvyat, a former Formula 1 driver who knows this circuit so well. I have no doubt the fans are in for an electrifying showcase of autonomous racing at its best,” said Stephane Timpano, CEO of A2RL.
*A2RL
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) says it is a pioneering new motorsport that combines the push for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation with intense on-track action. Each year, engineers, programmers, and scientists will come together to develop leading-edge driving AI, ready to compete in a series of challenges and claim their stake in a multi-million-dollar prize pool.
Organized by ASPIRE, the innovation acceleration arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology and Research Council, A2RL aims to accelerate the global development of autonomous systems and technologies. “It is also intended to help make Abu Dhabi a global R&D hub for autonomous vehicle technology while also inspiring the next generation of STEM talent,” A2RL said.
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.