VEX IQ Robotics Competition
In the VEX IQ Robotics Competition, elementary and middle school teams build, program, and drive robots in a cooperative game using the VEX IQ platform. VIQRC games are played on a 6’ x 8’ field. Two robots compete in the Teamwork Challenge as an alliance in 60 second long 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. Additionally, teams are judged on an engineering notebook that shows their understanding of the engineering design process.
Current Game: Rapid Relay
Pass. Score. Pick up. Load. Repeat. VIQRC Rapid Relay is a game of quick thinking and continuous cycling. Teams work together to score 6-inch diameter plush balls through targets. Once a ball is scored through a target, it can be picked up by a human Loader and returned to the loading zone for another cycle. Along the way, teams can earn bonus points by passing the ball between their two robots.
Our Support
The WV Robotics Alliance coordinates with schools, universities, and other partners to provide equipment, staffing, and support for qualifying tournaments throughout the state, which are generally held between November and February. The WV Robotics Alliance also coordinates the West Virginia VIQRC State Championship, which is held in early March at the Fairmont State University Falcon Center.
In addition, we provide equipment and training to start new school-based VIQRC teams through our Robotics Expansion Project.
The VEX IQ Robotics Competition is presented by the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation, a US-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. The REC Foundation’s mission is to increase student interest and involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on, affordable, and sustainable robotics engineering programs.
For more information about the VEX IQ Robotics Competition or to register a team, visit the REC Foundation website: