The VEX IQ Robotics Competition provides grades 4-8 students with exciting, open-ended robotics and research project challenges that enhance their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills through hands-on, student-centered learning. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April!
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Special Thanks to the Texas Workforce Commission
Thank you for your generous support of RECF Camp Code. During the seven sessions, over 100 middle school students were given robots to code and dive into the world of robotics across Texas.
Telle Whitney, a True STEM Hero!
At the VEX Robotics World Championship this year, Telle Whitney was honored for her exceptional contributions to STEM. Her legacy continues to shape the future of STEM for women worldwide.
Celebrate Space Exploration Day
We appreciate the amazing support provided by NASA, which helps us inspire young minds to aim for the stars. Together, we're proving that the sky is not the limit, it's the beginning.
STEM Summer Programs for Kids
Our programs are designed to help participants develop skills in STEM-related fields, as well as explore potential career paths. Find out more & access resources for developing their skills here!
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
A huge thank you to all the incredible leaders in engineering. Your dedication, innovation, and passion pave the way for the next generation of students. You've shown that the sky is not the limit!
The EduTechGuys Podcast features our very own CEO
As part of the engineering design process, they discuss the importance of learning from failure and overcoming it. As you persevere, you will learn how to innovate, solve problems, and inspire others!
School is out for the summer!
Now is the perfect time to get your students thinking about their future in STEM! At recf.org, we have some incredible resources!
Join the movement for STEM Advocacy!
Register now for SASA's 11th annual National Advocacy Conference and be part of the conversation, June 23-25, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Capitol, Washington D.C.
Did you know?
The VEX Robotics World Championship is free and open to the public! Friends and family are welcome to attend as spectators to experience this incredible event full of high energy robotics excellence!
Middle School Girls Joined Us for Girl Powered!
The REC Foundation welcomed middle school girls from across Dallas to our Girl Powered Event on March 22. This event was intended to get young students interested in the fun of STEM.
Competition Process
Two robots compete in the Teamwork Challenge as an alliance in 60 second long teamwork matches, working collaboratively to score points. Teams also compete in the Robot Skills Challenge where one robot takes the field to score as many points as possible. These matches consist of Driving Skills Matches, which will be entirely driver controlled, and Programming Skills Matches, which will be autonomous with limited human interaction. The object of the game is to attain the highest score by Scoring colored Rings on the Floor Goal and on Posts, by having Uniform Posts, by Emptying Starting Pegs, and by Releasing the Bonus Tray.Judging Criteria
See the official Game Manual for a complete set of scoring criteria, visit https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-gameParticipate
Website: https://www.vexrobotics.com/competition
Managing Organization: Vex Robotics
Eligibility:
Elementary and Middle school students (grades 4-8) can participate by registering an official team at local competitions.
Elementary and Middle school students (grades 4-8) can participate by registering an official team at local competitions.