As an official education partner of BattleBots®, iD Tech offers an exclusive curriculum that combines engineering craftsmanship with the excitement of a robotics championship.
In this BattleBots® Camp, participants will delve into robotics engineering using the VEX Robotics Design System. They will customize, build, and wire a robot chassis, and then program its controls using VEX C++. The camp focuses on designing custom attachments like claw arms or battering rams to enhance their robot's capabilities for competition. Students will explore mechanical engineering principles through hands-on challenges and optimize their bot's hardware and software. The week culminates in a BattleBots®-style championship where participants will test their creations in various challenges such as racing, obstacle courses, and capture the flag.
A typical day includes morning announcements and icebreakers, followed by dedicated coursework sessions in the labs. Lunch is eaten in the campus dining hall, with outdoor activities or board games during computer breaks in the afternoon. The day concludes with more project work in the labs before wrap-up and pick-up.
This camp is best for high school students aged 13-17 who are interested in hands-on robotics, engineering, and competitive building.
Marymount University, 1000 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
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