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Clawbot scoring a blue cube in the Cube Collector Challenge, with other scored cubes stacked and scored around it.

Cube Collector

6 Lessons

In this Unit, you will explore the difference between driver control and autonomous challenges, as you learn to drive the Clawbot and code it to sort and stack cubes in the Cube Collector competition!

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VEX IQ 2nd generation Clawbot build.

Lesson 1: Introduction

In this Lesson, you will be introduced to the Cube Collector competition, build the Clawbot, and get ready to code.

A close up view of the Clawbot on the Cube Collector Field stacking a second blue cube on top of the one attached to the Field. In the upper left corner a controller icon indicates this is done with driver control.

Lesson 2: Driver Control

In this Lesson, you will learn about using the Driver Control program on the IQ Brain so that you can drive the Clawbot to stack and score cubes on the Field and participate in the Speed Stack Challenge.

A close up view of the Clawbot on the Cube Collector Field stacking a second blue cube on top of the one attached to the Field. In the upper left corner a Brain icon indicates this is done autonomously.

Lesson 3: Coding for Autonomous Movements

In this Lesson, you will learn about coding your robot for autonomous movements, including how to plan the path of your robot. Then, you will create a VEXcode IQ project to score and stack cubes in the Coding for Cubes autonomous challenge.

A close up view of the scoring area with the Clawbot placing a blue cube in the blue area beside a stack of 2 blue cubes. Behind the robot a single green cube and a stack of two green cubes are in the green area.

Lesson 4: Using Multiple Programs (Autonomous & Driver)

In this Lesson, you will learn about customizing driver controls and how you can use the Controller and VEXcode IQ to optimize your driver strategy for competing in a challenge with driver control and autonomous runs.

A close up image of a Clawbot stacking a fourth blue Cube on top of a pyramid of three in the blue scoring area. Behind it 3 single green Cubes and a stack of 2 are in the green area.

Lesson 5: Cube Collector Competition

In this Lesson, you will apply your learning from the previous Lessons to compete in the Cube Collector competition!

Blue light bulb icon.

Lesson 6: Conclusion

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