The Human-Machine Race for the Future

Overview

Explore the future of racing with Formula E champion Lucas Di Grassi as he discusses autonomous race cars and the impact of machines on motorsports.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Formula E and Autonomous Racing
Overview of Formula E and its significance
Introduction to autonomous vehicles in motorsports
• The Evolution of Motorsports Technology
Historical advancements in racing technology
Transition from traditional to electric and autonomous vehicles
• The Role of AI in Autonomous Racing
Fundamentals of artificial intelligence in race cars
How AI systems learn and make decisions in racing contexts
• Building and Programming Autonomous Race Cars
Key components of an autonomous vehicle
Software and hardware integration
• The Impact of Autonomous Race Cars on Human Drivers
The relationship between humans and machines in motorsports
Enhancing driver performance with AI technology
• Ethics and Safety in Autonomous Racing
Safety standards and regulations for autonomous race cars
Ethical considerations and implications of machine-driven racing
• The Future of Motorsports: Human vs. Machine
Predictions for the future of racing
Opportunities and challenges presented by AI in motorsports
• Guest Lecture and Q&A with Lucas Di Grassi
Insights from a Formula E champion
Discussion on the human perspective in the evolving world of motorsports
• Final Project: Designing an Autonomous Racing Strategy
Application of course concepts to create a racing strategy
Presentation and peer review of final projects

Subjects

Conference Talks