Two years have passed since the last Grand Challenge, which saw a host of robotic cars negotiate a dusty desert, but today’s event requires them to behave just as a licensed driver would. If any of the race crews are successful, we could see automated troop transports and MEDEVAC vehicles helping soldiers around the world very soon, with obvious applications for your commute down the road (no pun intended). Catch the webcast of the race and watch the future roll forward!