NXP - NXP CUP INTELLIGENT CAR RACING

NXP Cup: Innovation in Motion

Here's your chance to experience the world of autonomous driving. Get support from top engineers and work in a real engineering environment, while connecting with the leading automotive semiconductor manufacturer. Acquire new competencies during your journey from hardware to software.

The Challenge: Enabling Self-Driving Robots on Wheels

Build the smartest car and learn key collaborative teamwork skills, plus become familiar with core technologies required to build autonomous robots. Your team must master the following:

  • Program your personal autonomous smart car
  • Sense – Think – Act in the environment
  • Prepare your car for the track
  • Earn points during the timed race and with a choice of extra challenges
  • Be the winner out of +300 students at the EMEA finals in May 2026

You need a Development board or a camera replacement? Order your NXP Cup car components at Mouser:

NXP Evaluation Board
MG996R Servo Motor
FIT0199-R Wheels
XT60 Connectors
16 AWG Wire
22 AWG Wire
Pixy 2 Camera
Motot Controller
M3x25mm Spacer
M3x15mm Spacer
M3x45mm Space
M3x12mm Space

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