End to End AI Division
AI Division Overview
The AI Division progresses from qualifying to finals as follows:
| Item | Schedule | Content | Participating Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Division Qualifying | Around August | Submit presentation documents + driving video | Applicants |
| AI Division SIM Finals | September 19 | Race in simulation environment at the finals venue with participant-brought PCs | Top 8–16 teams from AI Qualifying |
Warning
- Teams participating in the AI Division are also required to participate in the SW Division.
- There is no real vehicle race in the AI Division.
AI Division Qualifying Rules
- In the AI Division qualifying, the organizers will evaluate the teams' approaches.
- Teams will submit presentation documents and driving videos, which will be scored by judges.
- Further details about the evaluation will be announced separately.
AI Division SIM Finals Rules
The basic rules are the same as the SW Division SIM Finals, with the following differences:
Execution Environment
- Teams will run their code on their own PCs. GPU use and access to external servers are also permitted.
- Teams' 4 PCs will be connected to the AWSIM PC provided by the organizers for the competition.
Available Sensors
- Camera
- LiDAR
- Wheel Odometry
About Available Sensors
Because End to End AI approaches are emphasized, sensors available in the SW Division such as GNSS cannot be used.
Evaluation Method
The final evaluation will be determined by a combined score of the qualifying evaluation results and the finals race results.