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GR0003008 TUC Eco Racing
Technical University of Crete
Technical Inspections
Before they get on track, Autonomous vehicles need to pass a series of 14 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.
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1. Inspection Queue Entry
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Bound/Printed documentation
(58 c)
Telemetry equipment installed
(58 c)
Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag)
(24 h)
Charger
(57 d iii)
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2. Driver's Control
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Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet label readable - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver
(21 b)
Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver
(21 a, c)
Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver
(22 a)
Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver
(22 b, d)
Driver weight (> 70kg) - Primary Driver
(20 a)
Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Reserve Driver
(21 a)
Helmet label readable - Reserve Driver
(21 a)
Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Reserve Driver
(21 a)
Visor is clear and has no cracks - Reserve Driver
(21 b)
Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Reserve Driver
(22 a, c)
Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Reserve Driver
(22 a)
Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Reserve Driver
(22 b, d)
Driver weight (> 70kg) - Reserve Driver
(20 a)
Ballast required?
Ballast based on lightest driver
(20 c)
Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed
(20 b)
SHELL logo front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Race number front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Partner sticker both sides
(4 a-g)
Other stickers < 400 cm²
(4 a-g)
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3. Vehicle Weight
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Vehicle weight
Vehicle weight < 225 kg
(45 h)
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4. Vehicle Dimensions
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Height 1000 - 1300 mm
(45 a)
Width 1200 - 1300 mm
(45 b)
Length 2200 - 3500 mm
(45 c)
Track width >1000 mm (front)
(45 d)
Track width > 800 mm (rear)
(45 d)
Wheelbase > 1200 mm
(45 e)
Ground clearance > 100mm
(45 g)
Drivers comparment > 880 mm
(45 f)
Width at drivers shoulder > 700 mm - Primary Driver
(45 f)
Width at drivers shoulder > 700 mm - Reserve Driver
(45 f)
Two Doors - Min 500 x 800 mm
(46 d)
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5. Seat Belts & Roll bar
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Safety Belts ≥ 5 mounting points
(29 a-b)
Safety Belts - chassis fixing
(29 d)
Crotch strap under body
(29 b)
Top strap at 10° angle
(29 b)
Length adjustor high enough for adjustement
(29 b)
Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack)
(29 c)
Safety belt strenght verified
(29 d)
Quality of body driver collision protection
(26 a)
Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions
(26 d)
Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver
(26 b)
Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver
(26 c)
Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Reserve Driver
(26 b)
Roll bar width > shoulders - Reserve Driver
(26 c)
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6. Brakes
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Brake rotors point in direction of wheel rotation
(43 a)
Ergonomy (both hands on steering mech.)
(43 a)
Effectiveness Ramp Test
(43 b)
4 disc hydraulic brake
(51 a)
X design or front / rear
(51 b)
Brake pedal 2,500 mm²
(51 a)
Parking brake (50 N)
(51 e)
Disc thickness > 3 mm
(51 a)
One dual master cylinder or 2 master cyls
(51 c)
Comm brake sys (manuf's docs). Not bicycle
(51 a)
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7. Visibility
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Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Primary Driver
(28 a)
Rear visibility + Mirrors > 25 cm² - Primary Driver
(28 b)
Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Reserve Driver
(28 a)
Rear visibility + Mirrors > 25 cm² - Reserve Driver
(28 b)
Windscreen & wiper / Tint - driver must be seen
(52, 28 a)
Electrical automotive horn
(31 a)
Horn sound level > 85 dBa @ 4 m
(31 b-c)
Horn uses accessory/ propulsion battery
(31 d)
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8. Exit
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Driver exit < 10 seconds - Primary Driver
(30 a-d)
Driver exit < 10 seconds - Reserve Driver
(30 a-d)
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9. Mechanical Vehicle Design
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Fully closed body
(25 j, g)
Quality of body driver collision protection
(26 a-d)
Solid floor & frame
(25 i)
No external appendages or sharp edges
(25 c)
Body panels do not change shape in wind
(25 b, d)
Wheel covers integral with body
(46 b)
Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive
(30 c)
Method of opening marked with red arrow
(30 c)
Door solidly attached
(46 e)
Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant
(27 b-d)
Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment
(27 a)
Chain/belt guard
(34 g)
Running wheels (Pr:3/4, UC:4)
(25 a iii)
Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body
(41 c)
Rims 15 to 17 inch
(48 a)
Tire width > 80mm
(49)
Min tread 1.6 mm
(49)
Steering wheel diameter > 250 mm
(47 b)
Luggage compartment (and luggage)
(46 h)
Towing hook or ring
(46 j)
2 front turn indicators
(50 b)
2 front headlights
(50 a)
2 rear turn indicators
(50 c)
2 red rear brake light
(50 d)
2 red rear lights
(50 e)
Headlights ≥ 300 mm from center-line
(50 f)
Hazard Lights
(50 h)
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10. Electrical Vehicle Design
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Correct vehicle electrical schematic
(58 c)
Electrical enclosures - transparent
(57 j)
Only one Battery, single physical package
(57 b)
Max 48 V nominal (60 V Peak)
(57 a)
Capacity < 1000 Wh
(57 d iv)
Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal
(57 e)
Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat
(57 c)
Solid metal containment tray OR Lipo bag
(57 d vi)
Charger built for battery
(57 d iii)
Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag)
(24 h)
Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices
(57 k)
Elec system has proper fuse protection
(57 e)
JM Installation in engine compartment
(56 c)
JM Correct circuit location
(56 d)
JM Counting Correctly
(56 d)
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11. Energy Verification
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Doc'n (schematic, Batt/BMS, m.controller)
(58 c)
Only two terminals
(57 b)
Batt + and - isolated from frame and body
(57 f)
Self-built batt - cell level current protection
(57 d ii)
In-vehicle Battery Management System
(57 d i)
Purpose built motor controller
(67 a)
Blue triangle sticker
(37 f (iii))
Dead man's switch
(37 h)
Latching push button (no push/pull levers)
(37 g)
Internal/External Estop Switch
(37 f)
Physical Estop
(37 d)
Efficiency of emergency shutdown
(37 a-c)
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12. Telemetry
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OBC-Pod mounted correctly
OBC Backbone mounted correctly
Battery mounted correctly
(69 a)
Sensors mounted correctly
Cables mounted correctly
No direct electrical connection of OBC to car body or chassis
OBC working properly
Shutdown Relay working properly
Switchbox communicating properly
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13. Autonomous
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Safety driver clearly understands activation of Autonomous System
Safety driver has complete control of brakes when Autonomous System engaged
External lighting activates when Autonomous System on, not manually operated
External lighting clearly visible from all sides
Safety driver demonstrates Autonomous System cut off
Cut off easily reachable by driver
Cut off separate from main autonomous control switch
Cut off disables external lighting
Cut off isolates Autonomous System from vehicle control
Autonomous System status reflected in OBC Manager
Emergency shutdown stops Autonomous System and propulsion
Safety driver has control of steering and brakes after shutdown
Shutdown causes external lighting to go off
Sensors mounting secure and cannot move when vehicle in motion
Autonomous System wiring tidy?
Autonomous System wiring does not hinder movement of actuators
Wiring not in reach of driver
Autonomous System can be disengaged from power supply
Internal Computer System securely mounted, cannot move
ICS not in reach of driver
Demonstrate control of acceleration, steering and brakes
Hold brake and gradually apply throttle, vehicle doesn’t move
No remote control components in vehicle
Solenoids, servos and control actuators isolated from driver
Sensors, Actuators and Onboard Computer weatherproof?
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14. Final Check
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Technical Sticker received
Safety Sticker received
Pit Crew vests received
Transponder received