Mom's Guide To Robotics
VEX IQ (product) from VEX Robotics
VEX Robotics is the company behind the different VEX Robotics kits and products.
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There are different levels based on the age of the students:
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VEX IQ is recommended for students ages 9-14
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VEX EDR is recommended for students ages 11-18
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VEXpro manufactures pieces for First Robotics Competition FRC and First Tech Challenge FTC
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VEX kits can be used in a non-competitive environment, following a curriculum in the classroom or after school program or just having fun at home, and a competitive environment. VEX IQ is used in the VEX IQ Challenge and VEX EDR is used in VEX Robotics Competition or VRC.
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VEX IQ Challenge and VRC are managed through the nonprofit organization Robotics Education & Competition Foundation or REC Foundation.
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The VEX Robotics company launched the Girl Powered initiative and website in cooperation with the REC Foundation.
Our organization's main focus is kids between 9 and 15. Right now, most our experience is with VEX IQ. Every year, the REC Foundation reveals a new challenge at VEX Worlds for the next season.
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The game from 2018-2019 was called Next Level. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJML1_JNCLI
"Building your robot is very rewarding"
Every year, VEX Robotics provides instructions for a robot you can build with the basic kit to complete the challenge. In the video from 2019 it showcases Stretch. This year for Squared Away, the robot is called Clutch.
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If you like to register for a competition, you need to create an account on:
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You will need to pay $150 every year for the first letter for your team number, example 2018A and $100 for every additional letter/team.
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You can participate in as many competitions as you like by registering and paying online. $5 of every registration fee goes to roboticseducation.org to maintain the website.
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You need to be invited to the State Championship and the World Championship.
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