Who We Are
Founded in 2016 as the University of Toronto’s only student-led self-driving car team, we believe that the momentous task of autonomous driving is accomplishable when approached with a team of young and innovative engineers. We’re accelerating past industry timelines with an ambitious mission of developing a Level 4 autonomous vehicle capable of safely and smartly navigating urban driving environments by 2025. From 2016 to 2021, aUToronto competed and emerged victorious in the GM/SAE AutoDrive Challenge Round I, taking home four consecutive wins. Two years ago, we started Autodrive Challenge Round II: another 4-year competition between 10 top North American universities.
“We’re taking our hands off the wheel. Are you ready to join us?”
Our Mission
Our goal is to compete and continue our winning streak. The team has developed a sophisticated multi-modal perception system and autonomy stack, fully integrated onto the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, allowing us to traverse complicated roadways while following traffic laws and reacting to other vehicles and pedestrians. This year, we're improving the reliability and robustness of our systems, taking steps towards our target of Level 4 autonomy by 2025. We'll be competing against the top universities from all over North America next June at the MCity testing track in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
About SAE/GM AutoDrive Challenge
The Autodrive Challenge is a General Motors & SAE (the Society of Automotive Engineers) sponsored competition in which student teams are challenged to build an autonomous passenger vehicle capable of navigating complex urban driving environments. The challenge as a whole takes place in two rounds, each spanning four years, with a competition each year featuring tasks which incrementally increase in difficulty.
We are YOUR Team
At it’s heart, aUToronto celebrates the diversity of all team members and endeavors to foster an inclusive workplace environment for all students regardless of our differences. aUToronto strives to create a work culture that is respectful, collaborative and encourages a strong sense of belonging. When we welcome you to aUToronto, we welcome you to your second home.
