2005 DARPA Grand Challenge Video

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2005 DARPA Grand Challenge
Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: With the roar of robot car engines, competitors in DARPA autonomous vehicle race set out across the desert. We cover the cars and the unique technology that lets the cars run without drivers.

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