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VEX Robotics V5 STEM Labs features 5 units covering Science, Math, Programming, Arts & Engineering. This free curriculum resource includes Objectives, Materials and outlines Educational Standards achieved. The STEM Labs is built on the VEX Classroom Starter Kit and utilizes the VEX Claw Kit: https://www.idesignsol.com/vex-robotics-v5-classroom-starter-kit.  Since the Claw Kit is not included in the Classroom Super Kit or Competition Super Kit, read this blog to learn what you need to use these kits with STEM Labs.

The VEX Robotics V5 kits are available for classroom and competition use.  The kits are categorized as starter or super kits. The big difference between the starter and super kits is the aluminum in the super kits vs.  metal and some additional components. All the kits come with a controller so you can start driving once your finished building your robot.  Start with a basic Clawbot (instructions in the box) and progress to any of these builds highlighted in this blog.

The highly anticipated guide for disinfecting VEX Robotics products is now available. In addition, VEX Robotics developed a knowledge base to support teachers with teaching STEM & Coding through robotics with robots at home, in school, or remotely with no robots at home! 

In recent news, Germany and Canadian government have started to plan for Hydrogen as a renewable resource to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  Schools will play a big role in this new economy as there is a new generation of workers to train for this opportunity.

VEX Robotics introduced the new VEX AI Competition for 2020 - 2021 

Discover how these new technologies work together to expand the possibilities of competitive robotics.

Learn Computer Science at home without a robot.

HygenX Vray High Intensity Portable and Cordless UV-C Sanitizer - Kills 99.9% of Bacteria

Easily, quickly and safely clean and sanitize all objects and surfaces with HygenX™ Vray, with UV-C light that kills 99.9% of bacteria on everyday items, used and shared, in today’s classrooms, offices and homes.

Learn Robotics with the Dobot

Professional curriculum now available with the Dobot Magician EDU 4-Axis Robot

We converted all of the STEP files for VEX IQ into .stl so you can download and 3D print your very own VEX IQ parts. This is an excellent project to give your students design and fabrication skills with real world parts.

Effective November 1, 2019

Due to global market forces, VEX is instituting price increases of up to 10% on VEX EDR and up to 15% on VEX IQ 

VEXcode IQ Blocks & VEXcode V5 Blocks were updated to a new version.

Only have a VEX IQ Starter or Super Kit? You're in luck - these fun robots can be built using the 850+ parts found in any of the VEX IQ Starter or Super Kits! They're even designed to be controlled using the built-in Driver Control program; no code needed! Check out these robot builds to get you started.

From elementary school through college, VEXcode is a coding environment that meets students at their level. The intuitive layout of VEXcode allows students to get started quickly and easily. VEXcode is consistent across Blocks and Text, across VEX IQ and VEX V5. As students progress from elementary, middle, and high school, they never have to learn a different blocks, code, or toolbar interface. As a result, students can focus on creating with technology, not trying to navigate a new layout.

From elementary school through college, VEXcode is a coding environment that meets students at their level. The intuitive layout of VEXcode allows students to get started quickly and easily. VEXcode is consistent across Blocks and Text, across VEX IQ and VEX V5. As students progress from elementary, middle, and high school, they never have to learn a different blocks, code, or toolbar interface. As a result, students can focus on creating with technology, not trying to navigate a new layout.

VEX releases new firmware update in December 1.0.4 and 1.0.5. See this article for details.

Video Explanation on How to Set up Tournament Manager for a VEX Robotics or VEX IQ competition

Get the latest version of VEX Coding Studio to update your system

How to fix VEX IQ Charger Flashing Light and not charging battery or Dead Battery  - Video Instruction

November 13, 2018, announcement by VEX on the indefinite hold on new orders for V5 kits.