Illinois Tech's IPS Sprinters win autonomous vehicle competition for second straight year.

The IPS Sprinters, a team from the Illinois Institute of Technology, won the aBAJA (Autonomous) 2025 competition, marking their second consecutive championship in the autonomous vehicle design contest. The event, hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers, challenges student teams to build and race small, autonomous vehicles on a demanding off-road course. The team's victory highlights advancements in autonomous navigation and engineering among U.S. university students.