# Robotic Practice Racers DevBot Lets Roborace Coders Practice Their Algorithms By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devbot References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/roborace-unveils-self-driving-formula-e-race-car-prototype/) & [roborace](http://roborace.com/) DevBot is a tool for programmers to work on their [robotic racing algorithms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tensor-robocar). With Roborace, the "Formula-E" racing circuit set to roll out self-driving cars for races, developers needed a way to test their racing algorithms on a real track before the prototype race cars themselves are fully built. DevBot is a [self-driving race car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-robovan) that fulfills that need. While the DevBot prototype is significantly different from the vehicles that will eventually race in Roborace, it is nonetheless a speedy vehicle that can accept [programming as its operative input](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2). The benefit of the DevBot, as compared to the Roborace prototypes themselves, is that the DevBot has room to be driven by a human, too. This lets programmers compare their code to the performance of professional racers, giving them the opportunity to hone their robotic lap times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-driving Racing Vehicles:** The rise of self-driving racing vehicles presents an opportunity for developers to create and improve their racing algorithms. - **Real Track Testing:** The need for real track testing in the development of racing algorithms will create opportunities for innovative tools like DevBot. - **Human-driven Robotic Cars:** The combination of human-driven racing cars with robotic capabilities allows developers to compare their code against professional racers, enabling them to enhance their robotic lap times. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage self-driving racing vehicles to explore new opportunities in racing, safety, and technology. - **Tech:** The tech industry has the potential to develop cutting-edge tools like DevBot to support the testing and improvement of racing algorithms. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can benefit from the integration of human-driven robotic cars in racing events, providing a unique and engaging experience for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coding Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coding-car.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Robot Simulation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luckyrobots.md) - [Open-Source Self-Driving Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openpodcar.md) - [Sustainable STEM Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coderover-robot.md) - [Autonomous Driving Testing Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carla-simulator.md) - [AI-Powered Racing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-racing.md) - [AI-Designed Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra.md) - [Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-a2z-delivery-vehicle.md)