Design the future
Program Overview
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is 3D-modeling software used by engineers to design systems before building them in real life. One of the best ways to apply CAD (among other engineering skills) is through competitive robotics. Learning how to apply CAD to robotics improves your designs by helping you integrate subsystems harmoniously and incorporate custom plastic parts, and prepares you for a future in engineering. These tutorials will teach you how to use SOLIDWORKS with a focus on applications to VEX Robotics.
Bring your ideas to life
Why use CAD?
In CAD, you have every part you could ever want just a few clicks away. CAD allows for:
Rapid prototyping and brainstorming
Allocation of materials before you start building
Detailed models of your robot for use in notebooks
The easy creation of bills of materials
The skills to get noteworthy certifications to include in college applications and resumes