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The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation sparks interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on, sustainable, and affordable curriculum-based robotics programs.

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Aerial Drone Competition

The Aerial Drone Competition offers hands-on learning in drone technology, flight, programming, and documentation. Teams explore drone careers while developing workforce skills through teamwork and problem-solving.

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General Information

VEX Worlds Information All You Need to Know About the World’s Largest Robotics Comeptition Discover essential details for participants, spectators, and volunteers about the VEX Robotics World Championship. Find everything…

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Online Challenges

Students participate in The REC Foundation’s Online Challenges and show off their work, win prizes, and even win a chance to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship.

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Signature Events

REC Foundation Signature Events offer an amped-up version of tournament play, and will challenge teams to compete for glory on the robotics field.

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VEX Robotics World Championship

The VEX Robotics World Championship brings the top robotics teams together under one roof to celebrate their accomplishments and compete with the best from around the world.

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VEX IQ Robotics Competition

The VEX IQ Robotics Competition prepares students to become future innovators. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship!

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VEX U Robotics Competition

The VEX U Robotics Competition prepares students to become future innovators. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship!

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VEX V5 Robotics Competition

The VEX V5 Robotics Competition prepares students to become future innovators. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship!

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Participation Certificates

The RECF Participation Certificate is a recognition of student dedication, creativity, and collaboration in STEM. These certificates are awarded to participants of RECF programs to celebrate their involvement in our programs. Other Certificates:

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REC Foundation Alumni Association Stories

Share Your Story We Want to Hear From You! We’d love to share your journey with the robotics community! Your story can inspire the next generation of innovators. Alumni Home Name* Email* VEX Robotics Team Name & Number School or Employer Name Story Submission Photo Upload Upload a file or drag and drop. jpg, jpeg, […]

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Minnesota Signature Event

The greatest two minutes in competitive robotics returned to the Minnesota Signature Event! The competition featured 100 teams competing in the 2024-2025 V5RC Competition: High Stakes.

Last Minute Details for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship!

The 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship is just around the corner! The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) can’t wait to welcome teams from all over the world to this year’s event. In the meantime, ensure you’re fully prepared by reviewing the important information below to prepare for the best competition yet! Have questions? Check […]

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The North Dakota Signature Event

This fall, the greatest two minutes in competitive robotics is coming to Grand Forks North Dakota! The competition features 250 teams, competing in the 2024-2025 V5RC Challenge: High Stakes. As an early season Signature Event, this tournament is a magnet for highly skilled and talented VEX Robotics teams.   The student competitors dedicate hundreds of hours engineering […]

Impact Newsletter: March 2025

RECF and Google Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators with Nationwide Robotics Workshops Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF), in collaboration with Google, held robotics workshops in fourteen locations across the U.S. At each stop, hundreds of students attended immersive, hands-on workshops to dive into the exciting world of STEM […]

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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
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