DARPA Urban Challenge Media Badge, 2007
THF157495 / DARPA Urban Challenge Media Badge, 2007
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Artifact Overview
The 2007 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Urban Challenge was the third in a series of competitions organized to promote the development of autonomous vehicles. For this "urban" challenge, DARPA used George Air Force Base in Victorville, California, as a simulated city environment. Competitor vehicles had to maneuver through streets, traffic signs, buildings, and other vehicles -- without human intervention.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
2007
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.16.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cloth
Metal
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 22 in
Width: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
On front:
DARPA./ URBAN/ CHALLENGE. / October 24- November 4, 2007/ MEDIA
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