About VEX Robotics

VEX, or more specifically, the VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) is a robotics program that creates annual game-based engineering challenges targeted towards students from elementary (VIQC) through University (VEXU).


As a subset of Innovation First International, its ultimate goal is to offer a wide range of students the opportunity to thrive in enriching STEM environments while enjoying the rewards of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. Every May, the GDC releases a new and unique game, and teams then must brainstorm, design, build, and program robots to overcome both the offensive and defensive challenges the game presents.

With over 20,000 teams competing in over 40 countries, VEX Robotics has grown tremendously since its inception in 2007.

Dulaney VEX Robotics began competing during the 2009-2010 season Clean Sweep. Since then we have hosted over 10 VEX Robotics competitions, with participating teams coming from all over the Mid-Atlantic Area.

2026-2027 VRC Game: Override

VEX V5 Robotics Competition Override is played on a 12’ x 12’ square field configured as seen above. Two Alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two Teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen-second Autonomous Period, followed by a one minute and forty-five second Driver Controlled Period.

The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing Alliance by stacking Pins and Cups on Goals, setting Toggles to your Alliance color, and ending the Match with your Robot in the contested Midfield.

More information about the game is located here

2025-2026 VRC Game: Push Back

VEX Robotics Competition Push Back is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two Alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two Teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen-second Autonomous Period, followed by a one-minute and forty-five-second Driver Controlled Period.

The game requires teams to score blocks in goals, control zones within goals, and park in defined zones at the end of the Match.

Official game manual can be located here

Push Back Recap

  • 1x State Excellence Award

  • 1x State Champion

  • 1x State Skills Champion

  • 1x State Finalist

  • 1x State Innovate Award

  • 2x Excellence Award

  • 2x Tournament Champion

  • 2x Tournament Finalist

 

2024-2025 VRC Game: High Stakes

VEX Robotics Competition High Stakes is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two Alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two Teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen-second Autonomous Period, followed by a one-minute and forty-five-second Driver Controlled Period.

The game requires teams to score plastic rings by placing them on stakes located on the field in the form of neutral hexagonal mobile goals, on the wall, on each alliance’s side, or a high stake. Robots may also climb the ladder on any side to earn more points.

Official game manual can be located here

High Stakes Recap

  • 6x Tournament Champion

  • 1x State Champion

  • 1x Build Award

  • 1x Skills Champion

  • 1x Skills 2nd place

  • 1x Judges Award

  • 1x Innovate Award

  • 1x Amaze Award



2023-2024 VRC Game: Over Under

VEX Robotics Competition Spin Up is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two Alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two Teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen-second Autonomous Period, followed by a one-minute and forty-five-second Driver Controlled Period.

The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing Alliance by Scoring Rings, moving Mobile Goals to Alliance Zones, and by Elevating on Platforms at the end of a Match.

Official game manual can be located here

Over Under Recap

  • 10x Tournament Champion

  • 4x Tournament Finalist

  • 1x Build Award

  • 1x Skills Champion

  • 1x Skills 2nd place

  • 1x Judges Award



2022-2023 VRC Game: Spin Up

VEX Robotics Competition Spin Up is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two Alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two Teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen-second Autonomous Period, followed by a one-minute and forty-five-second Driver Controlled Period.

Similar to Disc Golf, the object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance by scoring Discs in your Alliance Goal, manipulating Rollers to display your color, and expanding to cover as many Tiles as possible during Endgame.

For more information, visit VEX’s official site here.

Spin Up Recap

  • 6x Excellence

  • 6x Tournament Champion

  • 4x Tournament Finalist

  • 7x Design Award

  • 5x Skills Champions

  • 1x Amaze

2021-2022 VRC Game: Tipping Point

VEX Robotics Competition Tipping Point is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two Alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two Teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen-second Autonomous Period, followed by a one-minute and forty-five-second Driver Controlled Period.

The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing Alliance by Scoring Rings, moving Mobile Goals to Alliance Zones, and by Elevating on Platforms at the end of a Match.

Dulaney VEX This Year:

47 Members

6 Teams

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