Are you a Robo-Whiz? Would you like to become one?
VEX IQ Robotics Course
Start your robotics adventure with the VEX IQ Robotics Course, ideal for aspiring engineers, coders, and tech enthusiasts, the course emphasizes iterative design and teamwork, helping students deepen their understanding of mechanical systems and coding logic. This hands-on program introduces VEX IQ robotics, guiding students through the process of building and programming robots for a variety of STEM Labs or the official VEX Robotics Competition challenges. With a focus on creativity, strategy, and real-world problem-solving, students collaborate in teams to tackle engineering tasks and coding challenges.
What students learn with VEX Robotics
Engineering and Robotics Concepts
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Basic Mechanics: Gears, pulleys, motors, sensors, and more.
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Structural Design: Build robots that are strong, balanced, and efficient.
Programming and Automation
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VEXcode IQ Blocks: Visual programming for beginners.
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Text-Based Coding: Python and VEXcode IQ Text for advanced students.
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Driver vs. Autonomous Control: Learn how robots function both independently and with human input.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
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Iterative Design: Prototype, test, and refine with engineering discipline.
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Strategic Thinking: Analyze and plan how to win games and complete missions.
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Industry Insight: Explore real-world applications of robotics.
Teamwork and Collaboration
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Defined Team Roles: Builder, programmer, driver, and strategist.
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Communication Skills: Share ideas, give feedback, and work toward a common goal.
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Project Management: Organize tasks, manage time, and reflect on progress.
Creativity and Innovation
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Design Thinking: Turn imaginative ideas into practical robotic solutions.
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Open-Ended Projects: Tackle challenges with multiple solutions and no single "right answer."
| Age: | 9-14 |
| Course Level: | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Course Language: | EN and DE |
| VEX Robots Competition: | This course will provide kids the opportunity to form a team(s) and represent Zurich in the TechLabs 2027 Alpine Robo Games featuring the VEX V5 & VEX IQ Regional Championship! Winning teams can qualify to represent Switzerland in the World Championship! Participation in the competition is optional.
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Participate in the Alpine Robo Games:
This course runs beyond our normal semester schedule, starting in August and continuing until the February Alpine Robo Competition, where students can put their skills to the test.
More information about the competition: https://www.techlabs.ch/vex-events-products Students joining the competition training course will have the option to participate in the official VEX IQ Competition as part of TechLabs' Alpine Robo Games held in February 2027. The winner of this Swiss regional championship will be invited to compete in the VEX World Championship event in the USA.
Participate in the Alpine Robo Games:
Students joining the competition training course will have the option to participate in the official VEX IQ Competition as part of TechLabs' Alpine Robo Games held in February 2027. The winner of this Swiss regional championship will be invited to compete in the VEX World Championship event in the USA.
Learn more about the event : https://www.techlabs.ch/vex-events-products