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Registration Open – IEEE SMC AICA 2026
Registration is now open, and the Virtual Stage submission period is active until August 21. Register Here
On-Site Finals Scenario Released
The On-Site Finals scenario is now published. Teams can review the detailed scenario, scoring and resources in the On-Site Finals Competition Guide. The On-Site Finals will be held at IEEE SMC 2026 in Bellevue, WA, October 4–7, 2026. The detailed schedule:
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 5 | 09:00 – 15:00 | Check-in & Practice |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Dry Run | |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Practice, Tech Q&A | |
| October 6 | 09:00 – 16:30 | Practice, Tech Q&A |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Finals | |
| 19:00 | Award Ceremony – IEEE SMC 2026 Banquet |
Questions and Answers
Q: In the QDrone2 tools, are linear_vel and angular_vel tunable parameters in the waypoint profiler?
A: Teams may modify any part of the waypoint profiler, including the linear_vel and angular_vel parameters. Teams are also welcome to develop and use their own waypoint profiler.
Q: Does the QCar2 need to follow a specific lane-side rule, such as always driving on the right side of the road?
A: The QCar2 should remain on the right side of the road.