Robotics · Grades 2–8

Real Robots. Real Engineering.
Real Confidence.

Hands-on STEM learning using VEX kits — students build, code and compete. No experience needed. Small groups. Ages 6–14.

Choose Your Track

Start at the right level

Each track is age-appropriate and designed to prepare students for the next stage.

BB Bots

Pre-K – Grade 2 • VEX 123

  • First robot movements and sequences
  • Story-based missions and STEM play
  • Confidence with beginner coding

VEXGO Bots

Grades 3–5 • VEX GO

  • Build robots with gears, motors, and sensors
  • Learn logic, debugging, and problem solving
  • Progress into Python and real-world projects

VEX IQ Bots

Grades 5–8 • VEX IQ

  • Advanced builds, sensors, and autonomous code
  • Python programming and competition strategy
  • Pathway to tournament readiness
What Students Learn

Much more than just building robots

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Engineering

Build real robots with motors, gears, sensors, and mechanisms.

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Coding

Progress from button sequences to block code to Python.

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Science & Math

Learn forces, motion, geometry, measurement, and prediction through robotics.

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Problem Solving

Students learn to debug, iterate, and keep going when designs fail.

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Teamwork

Pair builds, team challenges, and peer feedback teach collaboration.

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Presentation

Demo Days and showcases build public speaking confidence.

Growth Pathway

A clear progression from beginner to advanced

BB Bots Pre-K – Grade 2
2 Years
VEXGO Bots Grades 3–5
2 Years
VEX IQ Bots Grades 5–8
2 Years
Competition Team External VIQRC
Tournament Ready

Students who graduate BB Bots are invited into VEXGO Bots. VEXGO graduates move into VEX IQ Bots. Top VEX IQ students can prepare for external VIQRC competitions.

Curriculum Explorer

See the full 2-year learning path

Explore the two-year curriculum for each robotics track.

⭐ Year 1 — Robot Explorer

Sub-Level 1.1 — First Steps

Meet the robot, button sequences, move forward and turn.

Weeks 1–5 Demo Day

Sub-Level 1.2 — Shapes & Spaces

Program squares, triangles, room maps — STEM plus coding.

Weeks 6–10 Demo Day

Sub-Level 1.3 — Stories & Missions

Robots act out stories, zoo adventures, and space missions.

Weeks 11–15 Demo Day

Sub-Level 1.4 — App Coding

VEXcode 123 app, loops, lights and sounds, original mission.

Weeks 16–20 🎓 Graduation
🚀 Year 2 — Robot Inventor

Sub-Level 2.1 — Creative Challenges

Robot art, city builder, emotion coding, and chain reactions.

Weeks 21–25 Demo Day

Sub-Level 2.2 — Debugging

Find and fix broken code, build longer sequences, teach a friend.

Weeks 26–30 Demo Day

Sub-Level 2.3 — Design Sprint

Invent an original robot mission over 5 weeks with a full build.

Weeks 31–35 Demo Day

Sub-Level 2.4 — Mastery

Capstone project, teach younger students, graduation ceremony.

Weeks 36–40 🎓 Graduation
⭐ Year 1 — Robot Builder

Sub-Level 1.1 — First Build

Snap together BaseBot, wire motors, and create first drive code.

Weeks 1–5 Demo Day

Sub-Level 1.2 — Gears & Power

Gear ratios, torque vs. speed, lifter arm build.

Weeks 6–10 Demo Day

Sub-Level 1.3 — Sensors & Smart Code

Touch, distance, color sensors, if/else logic, sumo bot.

Weeks 11–15 Demo Day

Sub-Level 1.4 — Engineering Challenge

Choose a mission: Bridge Bot, Cargo Bot, or Maze Bot.

Weeks 16–20 🎓 Graduation
🚀 Year 2 — Robot Engineer

Sub-Level 2.1 — Multi-Robot

Two robots collaborating: handoff, formation, cargo delivery.

Weeks 21–25 Demo Day

Sub-Level 2.2 — Python Coding

VEXcode GO Python: variables, loops, functions, maze bot.

Weeks 26–30 Demo Day

Sub-Level 2.3 — Real-World Projects

Medical bots, bridge engineering, warehouse sorter, eco monitor.

Weeks 31–35 Demo Day

Sub-Level 2.4 — Capstone

Original robot design, full build, graduation showcase.

Weeks 36–40 🎓 Graduation
⭐ Year 1 — Robot Challenger

Sub-Level 1.1 — Clawbot Build

Build the VEX IQ Clawbot, driver control, and Clawbot Olympics.

Weeks 1–5 Demo Day

Sub-Level 1.2 — All Sensors

Touch, distance, color, and gyro sensors with smart autonomous code.

Weeks 6–10 Demo Day

Sub-Level 1.3 — Autonomous Programming

Full auto routines, functions, gyro turns, autonomous tournament.

Weeks 11–15 Demo Day

Sub-Level 1.4 — Python Intro

VEXcode IQ Python and rewriting autonomous routines in Python.

Weeks 16–20 🎓 Graduation
🚀 Year 2 — Robot Champion

Sub-Level 2.1 — Custom Robot Design

Engineering design process and original robot from scratch.

Weeks 21–25 Demo Day

Sub-Level 2.2 — Competition Build

VIQRC rules, driver plus autonomous strategy, internal tournament.

Weeks 26–30 Demo Day

Sub-Level 2.3 — Advanced Python

OOP, PID tuning, path planning, and vision sensors.

Weeks 31–35 Demo Day

Sub-Level 2.4 — Championship

Championship finals, external competition prep, graduation ceremony.

Weeks 36–40 🎓 Graduation
Demo Days

Every 10 weeks, students show what they’ve built

Week 5 — All TracksFirst Build Showcase

Each track shows off their very first build.

Week 10 — All TracksSkills Challenge

Math maps, mechanisms expo, or sensor challenge.

Week 15 — All TracksCompetition Day

Robot show, sumo championship, or autonomous tournament.

Week 20 — GraduationYear 1 Parent Showcase

Families invited — certificates and badges awarded.

Week 25 — All TracksYear 2 First Demo

Creativity showcase, co-op challenge, design expo.

Week 30 — All TracksTournament / Challenge

Debugging Olympics, Python Maze, internal tournament.

Week 35 — All TracksSTEM Career Expo

Invention fair, real-world projects, algorithm showcase.

Week 40 — GraduationYear 2 Graduation Ceremony

Full family event — capstone projects plus championship.

Milestones

Badge system across all 3 tracks

BB Bots Badges

  • 🏅 First Steps Badge
  • 🏅 Shapes Badge
  • 🏅 Stories Badge
  • 🎓 Year 1 Graduate
  • 🏅 Creative Badge
  • 🏅 Debugger Badge
  • 🏅 Design Sprint Badge
  • 🎓 BB Bots Master

VEXGO Bots Badges

  • 🏅 First Build Badge
  • 🏅 Gears Badge
  • 🏅 Sensors Badge
  • 🎓 Year 1 Graduate
  • 🏅 Multi-Bot Badge
  • 🏅 Python Badge
  • 🏅 Real World Badge
  • 🎓 VEXGO Engineer

VEX IQ Bots Badges

  • 🏅 Clawbot Badge
  • 🏅 Sensors Badge
  • 🏅 Auto Champion
  • 🎓 IQ Challenger
  • 🏅 Custom Build Badge
  • 🏅 Tournament Badge
  • 🏅 Algorithm Badge
  • 🎓 IQ Champion

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