Comment Re:Static problem (Score 2, Interesting) 219
Well, we were all sure that there would be obstacles, including tank traps, but I am pretty sure they were not actually used on the course. If you look at the course map on the DARPA site, there are no obstacles mentioned, although there are a few tunnels and cattle guards (metal grates lying flat on the ground). We all concluded from the lack of obstacles that the DARPA people simply wanted to end the competition as soon as possible, so they made the course easier than anyone expected, thus guaranteeing a win.
You are right that temporary GPS outages had to be handled (this is what screwed up our team and a few others), but in general, not longer than a few minutes long.
You are right that temporary GPS outages had to be handled (this is what screwed up our team and a few others), but in general, not longer than a few minutes long.
