A robotic vehicle designed by a team from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh on Tuesday became the first driverless contestant to navigate a 1.36 mile test course in preparation for the Pentagon's $1 million robot race this weekend. The Carnegie Mellon vehicle, named Sandstorm and representing an investment of more than $3 million, has generally been considered the favored entrant in the race, which is scheduled for Saturday between Barstow and Las Vegas. To win the $1 million prize, a vehicle must complete the desert course, expected to be as long as 200 miles, in less than 10 hours. Robot Vehicle Successfully Navigates Test Course | 
