Gray Team Robot: "Kat-5" Body: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Affiliation: The Gray Insurance Company Hometown: Metairie, LA Leaders: Michael and Eric Gray Team size: 12 Budget: $650,000 Key technologies: stereo vision, two laser range finders, solar panels, JAVA-based AI program Biggest challenge(s): Fighting through Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (75 percent of team members lost their homes). Race results: 4th Place (finished course in 7:30) What they're up to now: Formed Gray Matter Inc. to pursue additional autonomous ventures Where the vehicle is now: Metairie, LA |