The Core Values of the Classes

Going Beyond Basics: Engineering Mastery in Robotics

Immersing students in the engineering core of robotics to master the critical engineering foundations so that they have the skills to turn their creative ideas into reality.

Unity in Learning: Embracing Collaboration in Robotics

Learning is a shared journey. Here, teamwork and mutual growth are emphasized over individual competition, preparing you for the collaborative future of the robotics field."

All-in-One Curriculum: one-stop shop for robotics education

These classes cover every single aspect of robotics in meticulous detail. from the basic building blocks to advanced technological concepts, taking students from complete beginners to field experts.

Education Without Barriers: Robotics for Everyone

Committed to making robotics education accessible to all, this program is free, online, and designed to include everyone. It is breaking down the barriers to education and empowering learners worldwide with the opportunity to explore and excel in robotics

Making robotics enjoyable : Fun and interactive classes

Robotics is a passion, not a chore. That's why, here, it is a priority to keep classes fun, engaging, and interactive.

Four Pillars of Robotics

Design

Every good robot starts with a great design. In the classes students will delve into the engineering design process steps while simultaneously learning how to apply them to their own robot.

Identify

Students will learn to identify what tasks the robot must perform and prioritize them.

Brainstorm

Students will brainstorm ideas of mechanisms that will help the robot perform the necessary tasks.

Select

Students will navigate a decision matrix to figure out which mechanism will help the robot perform the task most efficiently

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Prototype

Students will discover how to create and test mini versions of mechanisms.

Building

After learning how to design a robot, students will learn building fundamentals and how to create the best version of each robot element.

Fundamental

Students will learn the names and functions of all pieces, how to maximize stability, and how to minimize friction, along other building principles.

Drive bases

Students will navigate the intricacies of the optimal wheel base so the robot can navigate the field easily.

Intakes + Lifts

Students will discover various mechanisms to pick up scoring objects and how to maximize the mechanism's efficiency.

Scoring

Students will explore the different ways to score and how to build the best version of whatever scoring mechanism they choose.

Coding

Students bring their robots to life through programming

Tech Basics

Students will learn about the technological components of the robot.

Start a code

Students will learn how to connect the tech components to the robot code to enable programming.

Drive code

Students will create a basic controller code to control the robot while driving.

Blocks v.s Text

Students will explore the difference between block coding, and text coding in languages such as C++ or Python and learn the basics of each as they apply to the robot specifically.

Engineering Notebook

The Engineering Notebook is how all VEX teams document their progress throughout the year. Creating an Engineering Notebook is not only essential to many awards in the VEX competition but it also teaches valuable documentation and organizational skills.

First pages

The first few pages are essential to an award-winning notebook. Students discover what these first pages must consist of.

Organization

Students acquire strategies to keep notebook documentation organized and detailed.

Structure

Students will find an award-winning notebook structure that suits them.

Elevate

Students take their engineering notebook to the next level with various tips and tricks.

Classes to Reality

For the last class of the season students came together to participate in a unique engineering challenge. They were to design, build, and drive a robot with their team members. This fun challenge encouraged them to think beyond the manual as they brought their own ideas to life while simultaneously teaching them the value of collaboration and teamwork.

Identifying Problems in a robot

Designing a Robot

Building a Robot

Driving a Robot

2024-2025 Season Class Schedule

Frequency	Regular classes will be held every other Sunday.
Time	2- 2:30 pm EST.
Start Date	The first class kicks off on September 1, 2024.
End Date	The season wraps up on March 16, 2025.