NASCAR has partnered with AB Dynamics to conduct an autonomous crash test of its Next Gen racecar using driving robots. The car was driven at 130mph along a pre-programmed course before impacting the banking wall at Talladega Superspeedway. This test provided real-world crash data that AB says is more valuable than that from traditional sled-based tests
An autonomous NASCAR crash test
By Adam Gavine
Adam Gavine
Adam divides his time as an editor between the worlds of aviation and motoring. These worlds may seem a little diverse today, but autonomous technology and future urban mobility is bringing them ever-closer. Adam is also chairman of the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards.
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