Students gain experience with advanced VEX IQ robots, utilizing complex parts and higher-level coding languages like Python and C++, similar to those used by competitive robotics teams.
The USC Viterbi VEX Robotics Camp offers middle school students an immersive, hands-on experience in robotics and coding. Participants will engage in designing, building, and programming innovative VEX robots, fostering a deep understanding of mechanical engineering and computer science principles. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, allowing students to master coding skills through interactive projects. Campers will learn about force and motion, design and problem-solving, mechanical advantage, gear ratios, circumference and arcs, and pulley systems. The program culminates in a camp-held robotics tournament, where students can showcase their creations and compete in a collaborative environment. This camp is ideal for students with some prior robotics experience, such as with LEGO EV3, or those aged 10-14 eager to delve into advanced robotics.
A typical day involves specialized camp activities focused on robotics, coding, and engineering, with breaks for snacks, lunch, and supervised recess for sports and socialization.
This camp is best for students aged 10-14 who have some prior experience with robotics (e.g., LEGO EV3) or are ready to take the next step in learning advanced robotics.
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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