VEX AIM Coding Robot
Meet VEX AIM, the game-changing coding robot that will transform computer science education in middle and high school classrooms.  With its AI Vision Sensor and agile omnidirectional drive, it provides an immersive, hands-on learning experience, accessible through both block and Python coding via VEXcode.  This advanced robot brings CS education off the screen, providing limitless possibilities for lessons and activities with its unique capability to kick, catch, and interact with balls and barrels. With its compact design, standing at less than 3 inches tall, this robot effortlessly fits into any computer science classroom, making it an ideal addition to the learning environment.Â
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Bringing CS to Life!
- Teaching hands-on Computer Science
- Drive the VEX AIM Robot with the included controller
- Designed for the CS classroom (middle & high school)
- AI Vision Sensor detects objects and AprilTags
- Students can personalize their robot with emojis, sounds and custom images
- VEX AIM Lessons and Activities included
- Introductory PD Course included. (coming soon)
- Optional AIM Field provides high engagement / controlled play areas
- Omnidirectional Drive: Omni wheels allow movement in any direction
- Multilingual Color Touch Screen: Displays menus, sensor data, user text and images
- Emojis: 36 unique emojis bring AIM to life and takes coding off the computer screen
- User-Controlled Speaker: Enhances interaction with selectable sounds
- Precision Navigation: Includes gyro, accelerometer, and wheel encoders for accurate driving
- Programmable LED Lights: Customizable for an engaging visual experience
- AI Vision Sensor: detects the Sports Ball, Barrels and April Tags (included) as well as colors
- Kicker: Allows AIM to pick up / place barrels, and catch / kick the sports ball
- Controller: Included handheld controller allows users to drive AIM in any direction as well as control the kicker
- Robot-to-Robot Communication: Enabled via Bluetooth for interactive learning. (Coming in future software update)
- Versatile Coding Options: Supports VEXcode Blocks, Switch, Python; and Visual Studio Code with the VEX extension
- Button Coding: Button coding allows any user to experience AIM coding
- Console: Send text bidirectionally between AIM and VEXcode, allowing user interaction and extending debugging options
- Convenient Program Downloading: Transfer programs easily via Bluetooth or USB
- USB-Rechargeable Internal Battery: Lithium battery power ensures long-lasting convenience - in the robot and the controller
- Optional Field: The AIM Field provides maximum engagement and controlled play spaces, on a table or on the floor
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Additional resources and features for VEX AIM are planned for future update releases:
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Additional VEX Library articles
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Additional curricular units and activities
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PD+ free educator certification course
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VEXcode AIM iPad support
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VEXcode AIM Android tablet support
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- (1) AIM Robot
- (1) One Stick Controller
- (1) USB Cable (A-C, 1m)
- (3) Orange Barrels
- (3) Blue Barrels
- (2) Sports Balls
- (5) AprilTag Signs (IDs 0-4)
- Robot height 2.8" (73mm)
- Robot diameter 2.6" (65mm)
- Robot weight 5.5 oz. (156 grams)