Are you ready?

As you probably know, the new 2020/2021 VEX Challenges were revealed at the recent VEX Robotics Virtual Worlds. Like past VEX competitions, these new  challenges involve picking up a game element, transporting said element, then depositing it in a designated location. To accomplish these tasks, it is vitally important to have the game elements in-hand while designing, programming, and testing a robot.

Below is some information about the new games and how to acquire the new game elements and required field modifications. There is much more information on our website.

VEX IQ - Rise Above
The first thing you should note is the field size has changed for the new VEX IQ season. The new challenge now requires a 6' X 8' field. If you already have a VEX IQ Field, you can purchase one extra VEX IQ Half Field Perimeter & Tiles Sets to expand your field to the new size. If you need a complete field, purchase three Half Field Sets.

VEX IQ "Rise Above" Game and Field Elements
The scoring objects for VEX IQ Challenge Rise Above are 7” tall Risers. There are a total of 27 Risers on the field. The object of the game is to score as many points as possible with an alliance partner by scoring Risers in Goals, completing Rows and completing Stacks. The entire set of game elements can be purchased, or individual Scoring Elements  can be purchased separately.  

VEX EDR/VRC - Change Up
VEX Robotics Competition "Change Up" is played on a 12’x12’ square field. Two-team Alliances compete in matches consisting of a fifteen second Autonomous Period, followed by a one minute and forty-five second Driver Controlled Period.

VEX EDR "Change Up" Game and Field Elements

In the new VEX EDR game "Change Up" there are thirty-two Balls on a Field. Sixteen Red and sixteen Blue. There are also nine Goals placed around the field. Balls are to be scored in Goals. The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing Alliance by placing Balls in Goals, and Connecting Rows.
The entire set of game and field elements can be purchased, or individual scoring elements can be purchased separately.

Note: Learning Labs works exclusively with educational and governmental agencies. While we do have online shopping available, we can also provide written quotes and accept institutional purchase orders.

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