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Robot Race We'll also check in on preparations for a robotic race across the desert. The race, slated to start Saturday, will pit self-controlled robotic vehicles against the clock as they travel from near Los Angeles to near Las Vegas in hopes of winning a $1 million prize.

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Col. Jose Negron
*DARPA Grand Challenge program manager, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
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We'll also check in on preparations for a robotic race across the desert. The race, slated to start Saturday, will pit self-controlled robotic vehicles against the clock as they travel from near Los Angeles to near Las Vegas in hopes of winning a $1 million prize.

Guest:

Col. Jose Negron
*DARPA Grand Challenge program manager, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

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