VEX IQ ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Join the World Class Robotics Competition Training Program
What is VEX IQ Robotics Competition?
The VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) is a team-based competition for elementary and middle school students: two alliances of robots compete in teamwork and skills challenges, with autonomous and driver-controlled periods. Teams are also judged on their Engineering Notebook, design process, and interviews. It’s real engineering practice, sized for young engineers.
Teamwork First
Unique teamwork matches teach collaboration from day one.
STEM Foundations
Build, code, and iterate with the snap-together VEX IQ system.
Competition Ready
Local qualifiers up to the World Championship.
Learning Goals
- Learn robotics knowledge and the Engineering Design Process, skills students use for life
- Improve hands-on, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking abilities
- Gain research and analysis skills through the Engineering Notebook
- Build leadership and communication skills through teamwork
- Gain practical skills in robot design, building, and programming
- Analyze team performance and competition strategies, and win competitions!
Why The Robo Hub?
- VEX Robotics World Champion title winner and CREATE US Open Champion title winner!
- Led by World Championship-awarded coaches and world-class performance teams
- Champions and awards at local, regional, signature, US Open, and World Championships for 6 continuous seasons
- Strong, organized team management, where every member has defined roles and responsibilities
- Community service opportunities
Your Pathway
1. Basic
Foundation course I: learn to build and code your first competition robot.
2. Advanced
Foundation course II: engineering design process, notebooks, driving skills.
3. Competition Bootcamp
Competition Bootcamp / team prep: game analysis, team roles, strategy. New students welcome!
4. Competition
Join an Experience, Beyond, or Ultimate team and compete through the full VEX season.
New students start at Basic or join Competition Bootcamp directly; experienced students may test into a Competition team.
IQ Competition Teams and Tuition – 2026-27 Season
Tuition is per competition season (May 2026 – May 2027). Holiday breaks: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year.
About the Teams
- Experience Team is the introductory competition pathway for students with limited availability who still want meaningful exposure to competitive robotics: foundational skills, teamwork, and local qualifier events.
- Beyond Team is our core competition team: consistent participation, technical development, and a season culminating at the Massachusetts State Championship. Students form full official VEX IQ teams with match play, engineering notebook, and team interviews.
- Ultimate Team is our high-performance team for the highest commitment: primary builders, programmers, and team leaders aiming for Signature events and World Championship qualification.
What’s Included in the Fees
- 100+ hours of world-class team coaches’ guidance per season
- Additional workshop access hours
- Team registration fee and local competition registration fees
- Tools, equipment, and robot parts