With Vex Robotics, everything is about problem-solving. When team Thunderbolts’ robot wasn’t picking up pins efficiently, they had to make some changes and figure out what works best through trial and error.
Traction links weren’t doing the job, so instead they used standoff connectors. Complicated stuff but all in a day’s work for the fourth and fifth graders.
Three elementary school Vex robotics teams — two from Willis (all in fifth grade) and one from McNeal (fourth grade) — are headed to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship from April 28-30 at the America’s Center in St. Louis. They are competing in this year’s game “Mix and Match.”…