Robotics is a program that can teach many important concepts. You can learn about mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, programming, strategizing, and more! These skills can come in useful later on in life.
Robotics is also a team effort, and collaboration is important to be successful.
If you would like to get started on your own in VEX, here are some good resources to begin with:
Engineering Design Process:
Design Documentation (Engineering Notebook):
Parts - Naming and Usage:
VEXnet:
Autodesk:
Strategizing:
Object Manipulation:
Speed, Power, Torque, and DC Motors:
Mechanical Power Transmission:
Drivetrain:
Lifting Mechanisms:
Integration of Systems:
Testing and Improving:
Designing Your Own Part Using Autodesk:
Coding and Programming:
2018-2019 Turning Point Challenge Overview:
Competitions:
Challenges:
If you would like to get started on your own in VEX IQ, here are some good resources to begin with:
Parts - Naming and Usage:
Using the Cortex and Controller:
Clawbot IQ:
Design Process:
Simple Machines and Motion:
Chain Reaction:
VEX IQ Concepts and Forces:
Mechanisms:
Sensors and Autopilot:
2018-2019 Next Level Challenge Overview:
Competitions:
Challenges: