AI Racer – Autonomous Racing Vehicle Research Group and Student Club

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Welcome to AI Racer @ UCF

AI Racer is a new competitive and research-driven club at UCF focused on autonomous racing, robotics, perception, control theory, and embedded systems. We design, build, and program 1/10-scale autonomous race cars, and we compete in RoboRacer national competitions while training the next generation of innovators in self-driving technology.

No experience required, just passion, curiosity, and the grind to build something fast!

What you will learn

Software

Linux & ROS2

Sensor Integration

Mapping and Localization

Perception, Planning, & Control Systems

Electrical

Power Systems Fundamentals

Power Distribution Design

System Integration

Mechanical

Chassis Selection & Design Principles

Frame Design & CAD

Assembly Integration

Contact Us

Have questions or need more information? Contact us at airacer@ucf.edu and follow us on instagram @airacerucf!

Current Events

F1Tenth Workshops

There will be a set of new Workshops Series every Friday at 5:30 PM in CB1-122 where students will learn step by step how to build a competition ready autonomous vehicle!

AI Racer Grand Prix

Each participating UCF club forms a team. Throughout the semester, AI Racer provides workshops covering:

Vehicle assembly
Sensor integration
ROS2
Perception & planning
Race-ready control

Teams build their own autonomous vehicles and compete at the Autonomous Grand Prix, a full-scale end-of-semester race.

Club Schedule

FAQs

What is AI RACER?

AI Racer is a new competitive and research-driven club at UCF focused on autonomous racing, robotics, perception, control theory, and embedded systems. We design, build, and program 1/10-scale autonomous race cars, and we compete in F1TENTH national competitions while training the next generation of innovators in self-driving technology.

Who can participate in the competitions?

No experience required, just passion, curiosity, and the grind to build something fast.

Who can join AIRacer@UCF

Absolutely anyone. ALL majors are welcome 🙂 You will especially get the most experience as an electrical, mechanical, and computer science major.

What do I need to know before I join AIRacer@UCF?

Any student, regardless of the level of knowledge, can join AIRacer@UCF. We will teach you everything that you need to know in the form of workshops