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A Simple Clawbot is at the edge of the Field with a red cube grasped in the claw and a second red cube in front of it, to score in the Treasure Hunt challenge.

Treasure Hunt

5 Lessons

In this Unit, you will build and code the Simple Clawbot with the Optical Sensor to recognize and collect red cubes to compete in the Treasure Hunt competition!

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VEX IQ 2nd generation Simple Clawbot build.

Lesson 1: Introduction

You will be introduced to the Treasure Hunt competition, build the Simple Clawbot, and get ready to code.

A close up view of the Simple Clawbot with the claw open approaching a red Cube as if to grasp it.

Lesson 2: Claw No Sensor

In this Lesson, you will learn about using Drivetrain and Motion blocks in VEXcode IQ to code your Simple Clawbot to collect and move cubes in the Clawbot Collector challenge.

A close up image of the Simple Clawbot with the claw open, in front of a red Cube, with the Optical Sensor at the base of the claw highlighted in yellow.

Lesson 3: Claw With Sensor

In this Lesson, you will learn about coding the Optical Sensor in order to detect, collect, and move a red cube in the Treasure Mover challenge!

An aerial view of the Simple Clawbot at the edge of the Field delivering two red Cubes in its claws.

Lesson 4: Treasure Hunt Competition

In this Lesson you will apply your learning from the previous Lessons to compete in a Treasure Hunt competition!

Blue light bulb icon.

Lesson 5: Conclusion

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