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EG0004002 CU HORUS

Cairo University

Autonomous Prototype Autonomous Prototype Battery-Electric BE

Technical Inspections

Before they get on track, Autonomous Prototype vehicles need to pass a series of 11 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.

11/11
Complete 11/11 inspections passed

Passed

1. Inspection Queue Entrance

4 / 4

Passed

2. Driver Checks

14 / 14

Appropriate motorsports helmet - Primary Driver (21 a-g)

Three-quarter helmet - Primary Driver (21 b)

Helmet label readable - Primary Driver (21 c)

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver (21 c)

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver (21 d)

Single piece fire retardant racing suit (s) - Primary Driver (22 a)

Fire retardant gloves - Primary Driver (22 c)

Flat, closed toe shoes - Primary Driver (22 b)

Cotton socks, no bare skin visible - Primary Driver (22 b, e)

FCR balaclava if used - Primary Driver (22 d)

Driver weight (> 50kg) - Primary Driver (20 a)

Ballast required? (20 b)

Ballast based on lightest driver (20 b)

Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed (20 b)

Passed

3. Brakes

10 / 10

Brake documentation (67 c ii)

2 independently operated Hydraulic brake system 1 front & 1 rear (43 a)

Foot operated front brake by single pedal (43 a)

Rear brake by single lever or pedal (43 a)

Brake pedal 1,000 mm², min width 30 mm (43 a v)

Brake rotors point in direction of wheel rotation (43 a)

No acting on tyres (43 a)

All wheels have brakes (43 a)

Ergonomy (43 a)

Effectiveness Ramp Test - Dynamic (43 b)

Passed

4. Driver Safety

21 / 21

The safety harness is designed for motorsport activities. (29 g)

Mounting points are clearly accessible for inspection (29 e)

Safety Belts = 5 mounting points (29 a)

Must have minimum 5 independent belts attached to structure - chassis fixing (29 a)

Crotch strap under body (29 b)

Safety belt must be in straight line between mounting point and shoulder (29 f)

Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack), length adjustor high enough for adjustment (29 c)

No modifications of safety belt (29 h)

Safety belt strength verified (29 d)

Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive (30 c)

Method of opening accurately marked with sticker (30 c)

No adhesive tape to close driver compartment from outside (30 d)

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)

Driver exit < 10 seconds - Primary Driver (30 a)

Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Primary Driver (28 a)

Rear visibility - see cheat sheet - Primary Driver (28 b)

Quality of body driver collision protection (26 a-d)

Front Crumple Zone = 100 mm (25 a ii)

Crumple space-protect from front/side impact (25 a) ii, 26 a)

Passed

5. Vehicle Dimensions

6 / 6

Passed

6. Mechanical Vehicle Design

20 / 20

Vehicle weight < 140 kg (39 g)

Windows material (polycarbonate/Lexan) (25 f)

Electrical automotive horn, sound level > 85 dBa @ 4 m (31 a-c)

Fully closed body (25 h, k)

Solid floor & frame (25 j)

No external appendages or sharp edges (25 c)

Body panels do not change shape in wind (25 b, d)

Chain/belt guard (all rotating equipment) (34 g)

Running wheels (Pr:3/4) (25 a) i )

Rims compatible with the dimensions of the tyre (41 a-b)

Wheel compliance (41 a, 48 c)

Tyres are in good condition (49 d)

Tyre valves are accessible (49 f)

Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant (27 b, d)

Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment (27 a)

Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body (41 c)

Nothing touching wheels (e.g. batt, wires, etc...) (41 d)

Steering is efficient and has no play (32 b)

If electric steering, demonstrate default safe state (32 d)

Intuitive steering control (32 b)

Passed

7. Electrical Design

22 / 22

Correct vehicle electrical schematic (67 c)

Charger built for battery (57 d) iii)

Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag) (24 j)

Capacity < 1000 Wh (57 d) iv)

Max 60 V Peak (57 a)

Only one Battery, 2 terminals, single physical package (57 b) ii)

Solid metal containment tray OR Lipo bag (57 d) vi)

Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat (57 c)

Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal ADD fuse size (57 e)

Main fuse is sized correctly for the system (57 e)

Elec system has proper fuse protection (57 g)

Drivers Display (57 i)

Electrical enclosures - transparent (57 j)

Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices (57 k)

JM Installation in engine compartment (56 b)

JM visible and accessible from outside (56 b)

JM Correct circuit location (56 c) i)

JM Counting Correctly (56 c)

Internal Estop Switch (37 g) i)

External Estop mounting location (37 g) ii)

Latching External Estop push button (no push/pull levers) (37 h)

Blue triangle sticker (37 g) iii)

Passed

8. Energy Verification

10 / 10

Documentation - Motor controller (67 c)

Documentation - Schematic (67 c)

Documentation - Battery/BMS (67 c)

Self-built battery - cell level current protection (57 d) ii)

In-vehicle Battery Management System (57 d) i)

Purpose built motor controller (66 a)

Estop Function - Physical Isolation of Batt (37 e)

Dead man's switch (37 i)

Efficiency of emergency shutdown (37)

Battery + and - isolated from frame and body (57 f)

Passed

9. Telemetry

10 / 10

OBC-Pod mounted correctly (69 a, c)

OBC Backbone mounted correctly (69 a)

Battery mounted correctly (69 a)

Sensors mounted correctly (69 a)

Cables mounted correctly (69 a)

No direct electrical connection of OBC to car body or chassis

OBC working properly

Switchbox communicating properly

Joulemeter issued to team?

Onboard Computer issued to team?

Passed

10. Autonomous

22 / 22

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

Internal Computer System securely mounted, cannot move

ICS not in reach of driver

No remote control components in vehicle

Solenoids, servos and control actuators isolated from driver

Sensors, Actuators and Onboard Computer weatherproof?

Passed

11. Final Checks

4 / 4

Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
Qatar 2026	Prototype P	Battery Electric Battery Electric	14	104.82km/kWh 65.13mi/kWh
Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2025	Prototype P	Battery Electric Battery Electric	-	Did not pass technical inspection
France II 2022	Prototype P	Battery Electric Battery Electric	-	Did not pass technical inspection

Poland 2026

EG0004002 CU HORUS

Cairo University

Technical Inspections

1. Inspection Queue Entrance

2. Driver Checks

3. Brakes

4. Driver Safety

5. Vehicle Dimensions

6. Mechanical Vehicle Design

7. Electrical Design

8. Energy Verification

9. Telemetry

10. Autonomous

11. Final Checks

Previous participation