Autonomous Vehicle Race in the Mojave Desert: Challenges and Breakdowns

The video discusses a race for autonomous vehicles across the Mojave Desert, organized by DARPA. Thirteen competitors aimed to navigate 224 kilometers without human intervention, using technologies like infrared sensors. Despite the $1 million prize, most vehicles broke down early. The event highlighted the challenges of autonomous navigation. It also compared the race to NASA's Mars probes, which move only a few meters daily.

What challenges did the vehicles face during the race?

What was the prize amount offered to the winner of the event?