🤖 Robotics Engineers (VEX IQ): Robot Mechanics and Motion (Grades 4–9)
Step into the world of mechanical engineering and discover how real robots move and operate! In this hands-on robotics program, students explore the mechanics behind machines by building and experimenting with a variety of engineering mechanisms using the VEX IQ robotics platform.
Students will design and build functional robot systems such as catapults, claws, launchers, choo-choo cams, and gearboxes, learning how different mechanical components work together to produce motion. Along the way, they will investigate important engineering concepts including gear ratios, torque, speed, and power transmission.
Through guided challenges and creative builds, participants will explore a range of mechanisms such as bevel gears, worm gears, rack-and-pinion systems, sprockets, and pulley systems. These projects help students understand how engineers design machines that lift, push, grab, and launch objects.
Perfect for students who enjoy building, experimenting, and discovering how machines work, this program builds a strong foundation in robot mechanics, engineering design, and problem-solving.
Year-Round Program
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Equipment: All robotics kits and materials will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring a laptop or Chromebook if they wish to explore optional programming activities.
Note: This course focuses on robot mechanics and engineering design. Students interested in competitive robotics may later progress to Falkon Competition Teams and Robotics Leagues.
Build, explore, and engineer the machines of the future with Falkon Academy — where curiosity powers innovation! 🚀
