Stanford Finishes First in Defense Department's Robotic-Vehicle Race

By BROCK READ

Primm, Nev.

Stanley, a driverless robotic vehicle designed by a Stanford University team, took the checkered flag on Saturday in a race organized by the Defense Department, winning a $2-million prize.

At dawn, a fleet of 23 computer-operated cars, trucks, Hummers, and dune buggies queued up near...