Objective
The Vex IQ Competition Preparation Program aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and strategies required to excel in Vex IQ competitions. Through a series of hands-on activities, challenges, and practice matches, students will develop their robot construction, programming, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
Ustar Course Plan
Session 1: Introduction to Vex IQ Competitions
- Overview of Vex IQ competitions and their rules
- Introduction to the Vex IQ hardware and software
- Discussion on competition strategies and key success factors
Session 2: Robot Construction Basics
- Understanding the Vex IQ construction system and components
- Building a simple base robot chassis
- Exploring different types of mechanisms and attachments for specific game tasks
Session 3: Programming Fundamentals
- Introduction to the Vex IQ programming environment
- Basic programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables
- Writing code to control robot movements and perform simple tasks
Session 4: Advanced Programming Techniques
- Exploring sensor integration and utilization for enhanced robot performance
- Programming autonomous routines for pre-defined tasks
- Strategies for optimizing code efficiency and reliability
Session 5: Game Analysis and Strategy
- Analyzing the current Vex IQ competition game and its scoring elements
- Identifying game strategies and priorities for maximizing points
- Collaborative brainstorming and discussion on innovative approaches
Session 6: Mechanical Design Optimization
- Fine-tuning robot construction for improved performance and efficiency
- Exploring weight distribution, stability, and balance considerations
- Iterative design process and prototyping for rapid improvement
Session 7: Practice Matches and Refinement
- Conducting mock practice matches to simulate competition scenarios
- Analyzing match performance and identifying areas for improvement
- Iteratively refining robot design, programming, and strategy based on observations
Session 8: Teamwork and Collaboration
- Emphasizing effective communication and coordination within teams
- Practicing match strategies, role assignments, and time management
- Promoting positive and supportive team dynamics
Final Session: Competition Simulation
- Simulating a full-scale Vex IQ competition environment
- Participating in multiple matches against other teams
- Reflecting on the overall experience and lessons learned
Ustar VEX IQ Competition Team size: 3-4 members per team
Competition team All-in-one intensive training package:
- Duration: 6 months
- Includes:
- 6 months of training
- Participation in 5 local competition events
- We provide a complete competition set, which includes essential components such as the VEX IQ Super Kit. Additionally, we offer extra structural parts, motion components, electronics and sensors, and expansion kits for more complex and challenging builds. Please note that the pneumatics kit is not included. All materials are property of Ustar, with an option to purchase at the end of the training season.
- 2-3 updates to robotic design
Meeting Schedule:
- Teams meet three times a week, with each team selecting three days.
Monday to Friday: Team Coach training 2 hours
Sunday: Head coach training 2 hours + 1 hour Teach coach notebook training
Tuition:
- Team one-time registration fee: $200, including team registration fee, 5 competition events fee, equipment.
Tuition payment plan:
- Monthly Payment: $650 per month (4 weeks). The first payment includes two months; subsequent payments are due on the 1st day of each month.
- Pay in Full Discount: $3600 for 6 months ($600 per month).
- Early Bird Discount: $100 off if paid before July 1st.
Once a week training package
- Head Coach Training Package:
- Starter Package: 40 hours for $2000, paid in full.
- Renew Package: 8 hours for $400, paid in full.
- Fees only include the training fee and do not cover equipment, competition registration, or event registration fees.
Refund Policy
Competition team All-in-one intensive training package:
- To withdraw, submit the withdrawal form 30 days before the next payment.
- If you paid in full, you will lose the paid-in-full discount. Tuition will be calculated at $650 per month for the past training months, and the remaining tuition will be refunded.
- The $200 registration fee is non-refundable.
Once a week training package:
- Following the first training session, you have a three-day period to request a prorated refund by submitting a written document.
- After three days from the first training session, the payment becomes non-refundable, and no further refunds will be issued.
Make-up Policy
Competition team All-in-one intensive training package:
- You are entitled to two make-up sessions per month if you miss team training sessions.
Once a week training package:
- If individual team members are unable to participate due to personal reasons while the rest of the team attends the session, a make-up session will not be offered. However, the coach will brief the absent team member on the content covered during the missed training session.
- We kindly request that you coordinate with your fellow team members if you anticipate the need to miss a class.
Payment method:
Zelle: robotics@loveustar.com
Check: USTAR Robotics
Credit card (3% transaction fee included): click below
Notes: write student name and class enrolled when sending payment.
2024-2025 VEX IQ Competition Game Intro
VEX IQ Robotics Competition Rapid Relay is played on a 6’ x 8’ rectangular field configured as seen above. 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 Autonomous Coding Skills Matches, which will be autonomous with limited human interaction.
1340 S De Anza Blvd suite 104/102, San Jose, CA 95129
Office Phone Number :1 (408) 352-5488
Email: robotics@loveustar.com or onsite@loveustar.com
