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Example of a Robot Soccer match in action with an EXP Clawbot scoring a Buckyball off the edge of the Field.

Robot Soccer

4 Lessons

In this Unit, you will explore how to create a manipulator on your robot to grab, pass, and score the most goals as a robot soccer player in the Robot Soccer competition!

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VEX EXP Clawbot build.

Lesson 1: Introduction

In this Lesson, you will build the Clawbot, charge your Controller and Battery, and get ready to code.

Two Clawbots on the Field approaching the same red Buckyball, which the left Clawbot has in its grasp.

Lesson 2: Manipulators

In this Lesson, you will learn about passive and active manipulators and intake design, in order to iterate on your robot design and compete in a One-on-One Robot Soccer challenge!

A close up view of a Clawbot scoring a red buckyball at the edge of the Field, while two other Clawbots give chase behind it.

Lesson 3: Robot Soccer Competition

In this Lesson, you will apply your learning from the previous Lesson to compete in the Robot Soccer competition!

Red light bulb icon.

Lesson 4: Conclusion

In this Lesson, you will reflect on the Unit and identify connections between what you have done and a connected STEM career.