VEX GO utilizes the VEX plastic construction system but adapted for elementary students. The
approachability of VEX GO allows young students to investigate, tinker, explore, make mistakes and try
again. VEX GO fosters critical learning at an age when young minds are still open to their full potential.
Students build a supercar and will be able to use their hand to move the car. A car race game will be played right after building. The car race is to encourage students to enjoy their effort made in the class.
Students converted the super car (built from last week) to a motorized car that can move forward or backward by combining motor and gear.
Students assemble a robot base equipped with four wheels, a robotic brain, and motors.
Students were encouraged to employ their creativity in adding new features to the driving base they constructed in the previous week. We witnessed a multitude of innovative ideas from these budding engineers.
Electromagnet and visual sensors were introduced to the students and affixed to their robots. The coding of these sensors and their functions will be covered in the upcoming week.
Students acquired the fundamentals of machine language through coding platforms based on Scratch.
They configured their robots, motors, and sensors. In their exploration of coding possibilities, students
created various programs, including making the robot escape from the classroom, having it dance to
celebrate their successful build, and simulating a rescue mission for astronauts. They had a lot of fun
exploring the coding of their own robot.
Students engage in constructing a robot arm mirroring human anatomy. Initially, they assembled a
manually operated Robot Arm to investigate its functionalities and movement.
Advancing to a Motorized Robot Arm: The objective for this phase is to develop a Robot Arm powered by a motor to delve deeper into its motion and explore how motorization enhances its utility. This prototype will eventually be affixed to a driving base in subsequent sessions to manipulate objects or
accomplish spec
Exploration of the Robotic Arm: Students who wish to delve deeper into arm robotics are encouraged to
complete the previous week's arm bot project. Additionally, the robot built in this class is equipped with
an electromagnet for picking up and placing colored disks. Similar to the earlier prototype, this arm will
be integrated into a driving base in a later class for object manipulation.
Simulating the behaviors of the animal kingdom represents a pivotal aspect of robot development. In
this lesson, students select one among three animal-themed projects:
o Ed: A bug-like robot employing direct drivetrain movement for locomotion.
o Flopper: A robotic creature utilizing gear trains and mechanical linkages to achieve movement.
o Crawler: A bug-like robot emulating the locomotion of six-legged bugs.
One of the objectives for this semester is to introduce the VEX GO competition challenge to students.
This initiative will open the door to captivating challenges involving various tasks within our classroom
environment.
Students were introduced to the VEX IQ controller during the class, providing them with the capability to
remotely control and maneuver their driving base. This hands-on experience with the VEX IQ controller
will enhance their understanding of robotics and further develop their skills in operating and optimizing
the performance of their robotic creations.
2025 January – June
Vex Go Classes
14 lessons, start from January 25th. Tuition $630
Date & Time:
Saturday 10:00-11:30
Saturday 3:30-5:00
1340 S De Anza Blvd suite 104, San Jose, CA 95129
Office Phone Number :1 (408) 352-5488
Onsite: onsite@loveustar.com
