VEX IQ Builds
Choose a VEX IQ build below to view and download each model's build instructions.
Education Kit Builds (2nd generation)
BaseBot
Robot with a standard 2-motor drivetrain that can move forward/reverse and turn. This build is used as the foundation for other robot builds.
BaseBot with Sensors
Version of the BaseBot build that includes the Touch LED, Optical Sensor, Distance Sensor, and Bumper Switch.
Simple Clawbot
An addition to the BaseBot build that includes a claw attachment.
Clawbot
An addition to the BaseBot build that includes a robotic arm and claw attachment.
Speed Build
The Speed Build can be built in just a few minutes, and uses only a handful of parts.
Competition Kit Builds (2nd generation)
Swish
Hero Bot for the 2024-25 VEX IQ Robotics Competition, Rapid Relay.
Requires the IQ (2nd gen) Competition Kit to build
Byte
Hero Bot for the 2023-24 VEX IQ Robotics Competition, Full Volume.
Requires the IQ (2nd gen) Competition Kit to build
Snapshot
Hero Bot for the 2022-23 VEX IQ challenge game, Slapshot.
Requires the IQ (2nd gen) Competition Kit to build
Fling
Hero Bot for the 2021-22 VEX IQ challenge game, Pitching In.
Requires the IQ (2nd gen) Competition Kit to build
Super Kit Builds (1st generation)
Snapshot
Hero Bot for the 2022-23 VEX IQ challenge game, Slapshot.
Fling
Hero Bot for the 2021-22 VEX IQ challenge game, Pitching In.
Additional Programming Recommended
Slick
Fun pusher robot with a plow extension that can collect and push objects.
Ike
Fun clawbot variation with personality that can travel and grasp objects.
Armbot IQ
Robotic arm clawbot that moves on two axes: one axis moves the arm from side to side,
and a second axis lift the arm
up and down.
Autopilot
Standard build for VEX IQ robot designed to be built quickly and driven with the Controller or coded with VEXcode IQ.
VIQRC Fields
VIQRC Rapid Relay Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the VIQRC Rapid Relay field.
VIQRC Full Volume Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the VIQRC Full Volume field.
VIQRC Slapshot Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the VIQRC Slapshot field.
IQ Mechanisms - Passive Manipulators
Fork
An example of a passive manipulator using two beams to move objects. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.
Spatula
An example of a passive manipulator using two beams to elevate objects from the Tiles. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.
Fork + Spatula
An example of a passive manipulator featuring beams used to both elevate and move objects. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.
Wheel Grabber
An example of a passive manipulator using tires to collect and move objects. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.
Plow
An example of a passive manipulator creating a triangular wedge to move objects. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.
Additional IQ Builds
Kiwi Drive
Omnidirectional moving robot that is designed to dazzle in the dark with six Touch LEDs
that can be coded to light up with
multiple colors.
Mia
Available through the REC Foundation for the Girl Scouts of America project.
Competition Robot Sizing Tool
Quickly inspect whether or not a competition robot fits into the starting size dimension. Designed for the 2024-2025 VIQRC Rapid Relay game.