Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a staple in today’s industry. The VEX AI Robotics Competition (VAIRC) gives teams of Students a chance to compete in this growing field. With just a few additional sensors, Teams will be playing in one-vs-one Matches using two Robots per Team (i.e., four Robots on the field) that are fully autonomous. Robots function without input from drivers and instead are communicating with each other as the Match progresses through two minutes. VAIRC is the perfect project-based supplement to many high school and university-level engineering programs, and gives Students the unique opportunity to demonstrate their real-world AI skills to potential employers (such as REC Foundation sponsors).
The 2024-2025 season may provide expanded opportunities for VAIRC competitors, such as VAIRC divisions at select VURC events and ways for Teams to submit Robot Skills Challenge scores at local V5RC events.