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?

• https://education.vex.com/stemlabs/123/teacher-resources?lng=en

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

• https://kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/articles/360055803311-Teaching-1-1-with-VEX-123

• https://education.vex.com/stemlabs/123?lng=en

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