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Enrichment • Series

Vex Robotics/Competitive Engineering

Next session on Nov 24, 2024

Ananya M and Dhruv G

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

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Series Details

About

Each week, we will go over a topic pertaining to competitive engineering robots. While this series is catered to students competing in the Vex Robotics competition, it is open to anyone in any other competitive engineering programs or people that just want to learn more about how robots are made!

Tutor Qualifications

All tutors have experience in different robotics competitions such as Vex and FRC.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Many of our topics build on previous sessions so missing them would be detrimental to understanding the overall topic.

With that being said, we understand that life happens, so please submit an Excused Absence and DM the tutors so we can send you the material covered that day.

Dates

October 13 - March 3

Learners

5 / 5

Total Sessions

20

About the Tutors

I'm a high school student and I'm here to learn and help others! In my free time I like playing piano, drawing and traveling, and I'm weirdly obsessed with coffee!

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Hello! My name is Dhruv G., and I’m from Texas. I have a strong passion for mathematics, debate, and robotics, which I explore through various activities and competitions. Currently, I am in middle school, where I have had the opportunity to participate in numerous academic tournaments. I have significant experience in speech and debate, actively participating in the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA). In addition to debate, I am also a member of my school's VEX Robotics team. From this, I have experience in coding, building, and designing. I also love to program. I have made many websites for many of my friends. I specialize in Web Development and I know Python. Right now, I am certified in Pre-Algebra. I am working towards Algebra 1, Geometry, Enrichment and Computer Science.

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Upcoming Sessions

15
24
Nov

Session 6

Other Topics

Intake Mechanisms:
We'll go over various intake designs and how to match them with different game objectives.
1
Dec

Session 7

Other Topics

Arm Designs:
We'll go over different arm types and their applications.
8
Dec

Session 8

Other Topics

Pneumatics:
We'll go over the basics of pneumatic systems and their applications in VEX robots.
15
Dec

Session 9

Other Topics

Sensor Integration:
We'll go over the types of sensors used in VEX robotics and how they are placed to optimize functionality.
22
Dec

Session 10

Other Topics

Weight Distribution and Center of Gravity:
We'll go over the importance of a balanced robot design and techniques for optimizing weight distribution.
29
Dec

Session 11

Other Topics

Modularity and Adaptability:
We'll go over how to design robots for quick modifications.
5
Jan

Session 12

Other Topics

Competition-Specific Robot Designs:
We'll look at some successful robots from past competitions and analyze key design features for
12
Jan

Session 13

Other Topics

Advanced CAD Techniques:
We'll go over the basics of creating assemblies while also looking at the creation of renderings.
19
Jan

Session 14

Other Topics

Design Optimization:
We'll go over the design process and different strategies for improving robot performance.
26
Jan

Session 15

Other Topics

CAD Project Presentation!
Learners will present their projects and gain feedback from their peers.
2
Feb

Session 16

Other Topics

Introduction to VEXcode:
We'll give an overview of the VEXcode programming environment and some basic programming concepts.
9
Feb

Session 17

Other Topics

Advanced Programming Concepts:
We'll go over the integration of sensors in programming while also looking at autonomous driving.
16
Feb

Session 18

Other Topics

Engineering Notebook:
We'll go over the importance of documentation in robotics and some of the key components needed in an engineering notebook.
23
Feb

Session 19

Other Topics

Final Project Presentations!
Learners will present their complete robot designs and theoretical programming, gaining feedback from their peers.
2
Mar

Session 20

Other Topics

Wrap-Up:
We'll go over the key concepts that were learned and discuss further opportunities in the field of robotics!

Past Sessions

5
13
Oct

Session 1

Orientation

Discuss what we are doing in this series. See where everyone is at and explore VEX! Take a sneak peak of building and CADing.
20
Oct

Session 2

Other Topics

Intro to CAD
Computer Aided Design. The Basics, Software, and Modeling Exercise
3
Nov

Session 3

Other Topics

Drivetrain Designs:
We'll go over the different types of drivetrains and the pros/cons of each.
10
Nov

Session 4

Other Topics

Gear Ratios and Power Transmission:
We'll go over the basics of gear ratios and their functionality.
17
Nov

Session 5

Other Topics

Lift Mechanisms:
We'll go over types of lift mechanisms and their individual efficiencies.

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