Vex123 Programmable Robots

Advantages-

  • Easy to assemble

  • Inexpensive

  • Three simple ways to code - Touch Coding, Coder, and Coder Cards, or VEXcode

  • No login, no PII

  • Rechargeable battery

Disadvantages-

  • Limited capabilities

Who can use it? (all students/what ages/etc.)

  • Anyone can use this robot but it is intended for 4 to 7 years of age

Is there prerequisite knowledge for the students?

  • None

What type of teacher support is available?

Are you ready to use the lesson plans provided? Is there a sequence or curriculum?

How much time can/does it take as designed? (year/semester/special projects/more resources than can be useful)

  • Assembly usually takes between 2 to 4 months' time

What equipment is needed?

  •  Everything that is needed comes with the kit or the bundle

What is the cost to implement? - Kit is $119 and the Bundle is $1,798

Is it best used by itself or integrated with other content areas?

  • Either way depends on the creativity of the teacher