VEX IQ Builds

Choose a VEX IQ build below to view and download each model's build instructions.

Education Kit Builds (2nd generation)

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.

This transition build starts with a fully built BaseBot and adds the Touch LED, Optical Sensor, Distance Sensor, and Bumper Switch.

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This transition build starts with a fully built BaseBot and adds a claw attachment.

This transition build starts with a fully built BaseBot and adds a robotic arm and claw attachment.

This transition build starts with a fully built Clawbot and adds a Touch LED, Optical Sensor, Distance Sensor, and Bumper Switch.

The Speed Build can be built in just a few minutes, and uses only a handful of parts.

This transition build starts with a fully built BaseBot and adds the Pen Holder attachment.

A build using gears to demonstrate how the mechanical advantages of torque and speed relate to gear ratios.

An example of a passive manipulator using two beams to move objects. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.

An example of a passive manipulator using two beams to elevate objects from the Tiles. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.

An example of a passive manipulator featuring beams used to both elevate and move objects. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.

An example of a passive manipulator using tires to collect and move objects. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.

An example of a passive manipulator creating a triangular wedge to move objects. For use with a built VEX IQ robot.