Our Mission
AI Racer is a student-led research group and competitive club at UCF dedicated to the intersection of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Embedded Systems. We provide a hands-on platform for students to transition from classroom theory to real-world application. Using the global F1TENTH framework, our members build, program, and race 1/10th scale autonomous vehicles capable of reaching speeds over 40mph—completely driverless.
What we do?
Software & AI: We implement the full autonomous stack using ROS2 (Robot Operating System). Members work on Perception (LiDAR/Camera fusion), Planning (path optimization), and Control (PID/MPC) to navigate complex tracks.
Hardware & Embedded: Our Mechanical and Electrical teams handle the “bones” of the car. From custom CAD design and 3D printing to power distribution and sensor integration (NVIDIA Jetson, Hokuyo LiDAR).
Competition & Research: We prepare teams for the Grand Prix, where code meets the pavement in high-stakes head-to-head racing.
Support Us
The success of our team relies on the generous support of our sponsors and the university community. Learn more about how you can support our efforts HERE.
Contact Us
For inquiries, please email Dr. Yaser P. Fallah (Yaser.Fallah@ucf.edu) or ai.racer.ucf@gmail.com.