The VEX IQ Challenge, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, provides elementary and middle school students with exciting, open-ended robotics challenges
that enhance their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills through hands-on, student-centered learning.
FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
to children ages 9-16 through fun, exciting hands-on learning. FIRST LEGO League participants gain real-world
problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build
a better future together.
For Elementary Level : Grade 3-5
For Middle School Level: Grade 6-8
FLL has no age groups. All students in Grade 4 - 9 will participate in the same competition.
Minimum :3+
Typical Team: 5 - 6
Minimum: 4+
Typical Team: 4-10
VEX Code Blocks(Scratch)
Scratch based block coding, works with multiple platforms, easy to start and use.
Supported Systems: Windows, MacOS, Android, iPad, Chromebook
FLL Competition:
Latest block based development for SPIKE is scratch, it’s definitely a step up from EV3-G.
Supported Systems: Windows, MacOS, Android, iPad, Chromebook
Qualifier Rounds - May to Dec.
International Tournaments - Mar to Apr.
Qualifier Rounds - Aug to Dec.
International Tournaments - Mar to Jun.
Games and Rules Release Date:
Last day of VEX Robotics World Championship – VEX IQ Challenge, typically end of April.
Regional Qualifier: Late October / early November to mid February
Regional State Championship: Late February / early March
VEX Robotics World Championship: Late April
Games and Rules Release Date: First week of August
Regional Qualifier:Late November to Early December
Regional State Championship:Late January/ Early February
FIRST® LEGO®League World Festival:Late April
Compare VEX IQ Teams
RoboSpark At-Center Team
RoboSpark Hybrid Team
RoboSpark At-Home Team
$2000 Per Student
$1500 Per Student
$1200 Per Student
Work onsite at the Robospark Center.
Work at a team member's home.
Work at a team member's home.
Full Competition Kit, Vex IQ field, game elements, one Pneumatic kit, and two extra motors provided.
Additional parts like beams and rubber bands included.
Teams can buy extra main parts (motor, brain, battery) from RoboSpark if needed.
Full Competition Kit, Vex IQ field, game elements, one Pneumatic kit, two extra motors
Additional parts like beams and rubber bands included.
Teams can buy extra main parts (motor, brain, battery) from RoboSpark if needed.
Full Competition Kit, Vex IQ field, game elements, two extra motors
Pneumatic kit and special parts not included.
additional generic parts (beams, rubber bands) provided.
Teams can buy extra main parts (motor, brain, battery) from RoboSpark.
Weekly (100+ hours)
Weekly (100+ hours)
Monthly (30+ hours)
Six sessions
Six sessions
Six sessions
Registration for two state qualifying tournaments
Registration for two state qualifying tournaments
Registration for two state qualifying tournaments
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T-shirt
T-shirt
T-shirt
4 - 6
4 - 6
4 - 6