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						Team Description* | 
						Team Jefferson, a 
						2005 DARPA Grand Challenge semi-finalist with their 
						vehicle Tommy, is back with their robotic progeny "Tommy 
						Jr.". Perrone Robotics, the University of Virginia, and 
						a cadre of industry professionals and luminaries have 
						joined forces to form this year's team. Perrone Robotics 
						brings their robotics software background and general 
						purpose MAX robotics software platform and toolkit to 
						the project enabling a low-cost and rapid development 
						approach. The University of Virginia brings with them a 
						broad and extensive wealth of mechanical and electronics 
						expertise. |