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Step 8: Install the VEX Driver Software. Click the “Install” button when prompted to install the VEX Robotics driver software. NOTE: This prompt may look different depending on which version of Windows is running. Step 9: Finish the Installation. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Step 10: Launch the VEXos Utility. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. V5 Inspection checklist found V5 - Robot inspection Checklist Cortex checklist found Cortex - Robot Inspection Checklist 2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. VEX Robotics is educational robotics for everyone. VEX solutions span all levels of both formal and informal education with accessible, scalable, and affordable solutions. Beyond science and engineering principles, VEX encourages creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving among groups. VEX IQ Challenge Crossover: Elementary and middle school teams compete in a Robot Skills Challenge, where drivers control robots with the goal of achieving the highest score on the playing field. The Teamwork Challenge concentrates on alliance building and robots working together during a match.

You are more than welcome to contact us directly with any questions you have about VEX products or the game rules. Alternatively, the VEX Forum is the best place to chat with other VEX teams from all over the World, get answers from the VEX staff or ask questions about the game rules directly to FRC and VEX legend, Karthik Kangasabapathy, Chairman of the Game Design Committee!

VEX Tournament Manager

TMS is the software we use to run competitions. Be it a local scrimmage or the VEX World Championships, TMS runs pretty much every VEX competition worldwide. If you have your own field and field electronics, you can use it to run your own competitions.

The REC Foundation

The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation is a non-profit organisation which aims to increase student interest and involvement in STEM by engaging students in hands-on sustainable and affordable robotics engineering programs all over the world.

The REC Foundation operates and supports competitions for some of the world's leading robotics platforms and organizations, including VEX, TSA, and BEST Robotics.

Open graphic with eyeglasses glasses. Join the Free VEX Certification System and earn a certification that validates the learning outcomes of a VEX Robotics or REC Foundation Certification course.

Learn where, when, and how you want

The VEX Certification System demonstrates to other educators that VEX certified educators understand the fundamentals of using and implementing VEX Robotics. The VEX Certification System also allows REC Foundation volunteers to demonstrate competency in various aspect of running a REC Foundation event.

Drivers Vex Robotics Academy

In addition to the lessons in the training courses, users will also have the opportunity to take practice exams, ensuring that they are completely prepared for the certification exam.

Once certified, you will gain access to a growing community of users and resources in various Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

The VEX Certification System is available to all users at no cost.

Below are the available Certification Programs. Select a program to see the available certification offerings.

VEX Robotics Certification Programs

For all users getting started with VEX Robotics.

REC Foundation Certification Programs

Drivers Vex Robotics Software

For all users getting started volunteering with the REC Foundation programs. These courses may have age restrictions.