VEX Robotics
Robotics for everyone.
Overview
VEX Robotics provides a comprehensive ecosystem of hardware, software, and curriculum for teaching STEM through robotics. The VEX Robotics competitions, managed by the REC Foundation, are the largest and fastest-growing robotics competitions in the world. A key component is the VEX AI Robotics Competition, which challenges students to build fully autonomous robots.
✨ Key Features
- Multiple competition leagues (VEX IQ, V5, VEX U, VEX AI)
- VEX AI Robotics Competition for autonomous programming
- Scalable robotics hardware kits
- VEXcode programming software (Blocks, Python, C++)
- Free STEM curriculum and lesson plans
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Specific VEX AI competition focused on full autonomy
- Highly scalable and reusable hardware system
- Global competition structure accessible to a wide range of schools
Unique Value: Provides a hands-on, engaging, and competitive platform for students to learn real-world engineering and AI skills, from mechanical design to fully autonomous programming.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Named the largest robotics competition in the world by Guinness World Records.
- Used by thousands of schools in over 60 countries.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Purely software-based coding education
- Theoretical machine learning research
- Non-STEM subjects
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to FIRST, VEX is often seen as more affordable and accessible for new teams. Unlike LEGO, VEX hardware is more robust and closer to industrial components, providing a more advanced engineering experience for older students.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Curriculum and coding software are free, but hardware kits and competition registration require purchase.
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