VEX Robotics is an educational program designed for students in middle school, high school and college programs who are interested in the world of technologies, specifically STEM. VEX Robotics is designed to teach students about engineering, math, science, and technology, all in a fun, interesting way that allows them to build and program whatever they wish. Additionally, each year VEX releases a competition, which utilizes a 12′ by 12′ field, each year providing a different challenge, and incorporating VEX’s core values. Students are challenged to design and build a robot as a team to compete against other teams around the world, each looking for a shot at the prestigious World Excellence Champions award.
VEX is great for students who want to learn more about the fields of engineering and technology, or for students who want to develop a better understanding of science and technology. These skills can be pursued by the variety of aspects of VEX such as the programming, animation, mechanical design, and online media parts to VEX.
VEX Robotics Competition Change Up is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two (2) Alliances – one (1) “red” and one (1) “blue” – composed of two (2) Teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen (15) second Autonomous Period, followed by a one minute and forty-five second (1:45) Driver Controlled Period.
The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing Alliance by placing Balls in Goals, and Connecting Rows.
Vex is not only a robotic competition, but it is a study path that has the type of learning environment to guide you to success. To participate in Vex competition, whether it is VEX IQ or VEX VRC or VEX U, you have to follow the engineering method to figure out the solution:
