In March 2004, DARPA holds a 142-mile off-road race for autonomous vehicles in the Mojave Desert. While not a single robot finishes the course—the „winner” from Carnegie Mellon travels only 7.32 miles—the event is a historic catalyst that launches the modern self-driving car industry.
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