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2022 VEX Robotics World Championship - VEX U Event

Date
3-May-2022 - 5-May-2022 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VEXU-21-5433
Program
VEX U Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
75
Spots Open
1
Event Region
Texas - Region 2
Standard Registration Opens
15-Dec-2021 00:01 EST
Registration Deadline
15-Apr-2022 00:01 EDT
Price
$1200.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Event Description

The 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship, presented by Northrop Grumman Foundation and the REC Foundation, brought over 3,000 teams from 36 nations together to celebrate STEM excellence. Student-led teams ranging from elementary to university-level showcased their strategy, teamwork, and desire to be crowned champions at this world-class global event held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

For more information visit VEXworlds.com.


Grade Level: College

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Interviews & Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 3-May-2022 - 5-May-2022

Venue/Location:
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
650 South Griffin Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
United States

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Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

Click here for the tentative VEX Worlds agenda.

Volunteer

Join our volunteer team at the 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship, in Dallas, Texas. Get inspired by the brightest student minds in the world as they come together for a massive competition celebrating STEM education, collaboration, hard work, and year-round dedication.

We Need Volunteers of All Skill Levels

Many volunteer roles do not require previous experience, and we provide online training resources to prepare volunteers for most positions. Join our volunteer team, get inspired, and have fun! We are in greatest need of volunteers who can help all day or multiple days, but a wide variety of shifts are available to fit your schedule.

  • An average shift is 6-8 hours. Sign up for one shift, multiple shifts, and even multiple days if it suits your schedule.
  • Most roles receive a free t-shirt, meals and snacks, swag bag, and free parking.
  • Make it a family affair! Younger kids who can pay attention to directions make great Field Resetters, and we can pair you up in the same area to volunteer together in most cases.

Monday, April 15, will be the last day we will be assigning shifts prior to Worlds unless there is an important need. You may just come see us at the Volunteer Registration area and register onsite.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Teams will be notified, via email, if any event occurs that would jeopardize the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Refund and Payment Policies

VEX Robotics World Championship registration cancellations must be received by 5:00 PM, CT on April 6, 2022, in order to receive a full refund. All cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected] with the team number and the team contact information. Teams that cancel after 5:00 PM, CT on April 6, 2022, will not receive a refund for their registration fee.

Health and Safety Policies

The REC Foundation  welcomes thousands of teams every year to the VEX Robotics World Championship presented by Northrop Grumman Foundation, providing world-class service, experience, and fun in a safe and secure environment.

To ensure the health and safety for all participants, we ask that all registered teams take the time to review the policies and guidelines listed below, including the links provided. By registering your team for the event, you are acknowledging these  policies and guidelines  and your agreement to comply with such policies and guidelines for the duration of the event. 

The REC Foundation’s Code of Conduct

We hold ourselves and our community accountable for respectful, safe, and ethical conduct at all REC Foundation-hosted or sanctioned events, per our Code of Conduct.

COVID-19 Policy

In accordance with the latest Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD), local, state, and national guidelines, the REC Foundation will not require masks to be worn inside or outside the event. Individuals are encouraged to make their own choice regarding the wearing or not wearing of a mask.

If you or your team members feel sick while you are in attendance at the event, we ask that you follow the CDC recommendations of:

  • Check symptoms
  • Quarantine & Isolate
  • Testing & Masks

Helpful Links:

Security and Safety

The REC Foundation in partnership with KBHCC security, Dallas Police Department,  and DART police are providing additional security support for the duration of the event. The facility is open to the general public, so we advise all teams to keep valuable items with you or take the proper security measures to protect your valuable items.

We encourage all teams to review the this document for more information about what to do during an emergency.

Date: 3-May-2022 - 5-May-2022
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
650 South Griffin Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
United States

Travel Info

Lodging

We are excited you will be attending the 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship! All attendees are asked to book their hotel accommodations through Team Travel Source, the Official Housing Company for VEX Robotics World Championship. Program participation allows us to secure the highest quality rooms at the best possible group pricing. Thank you for your partnership!

Note: When planning travel dates/times, keep in the mind the following:

  • Teams should arrive at the venue by 10 AM on their first day of competition.
  • Teams can depart anytime after 8 PM on the last day of competition.

 

Airport Transfers

Teams are responsible for making airport transfer travel arrangements. Ground transportation service information can be found at the below links:


Visa and Invitation Letter Requests

The REC Foundation is happy to provide visa and invitation letters to teams. To process visa and invitation letters, fill out the VEX Robotics World Championship Visa Letter Request Form.

Please have the following information available:

  • Team info such as number, school/organization, and contact details
  • Names, birth dates, and passport country/number for every team member (including adults traveling as mentors or chaperones)

Visa and invitation letters will be processed as soon as possible but may take up to three weeks.

Please Note: The REC Foundation will not produce a separate letter for each team member. Instead, the Foundation will create a letter for the entire team and attach the team members and mentors list.

 

Learn More About Dallas

Visit Dallas has created this VEX Robotics World Championship Microsite to help visitors learn more about our exciting host city.

 

Parking at VEX Worlds

Check back soon for more information about parking.

 

Driving Directions to VEX Worlds

Driving instructions to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) can be found on the General Information tab of the venue's FAQ page.

 

Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the VEX Robotics World Championship venue, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.

 

Power Scooter or Wheelchair Rentals

AABCO Ready Rental Sales & Repair offers rental power scooters and wheelchair service which can be delivered to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Dallas Convention Center or area hotels. Making a rental reservation prior to the event will ensure your mobility equipment will be available and waiting for you upon arrival. Rentals not made in advance will be on a first come, first served basis.

Webcast

For event broadcasts and live results from the VEX Robotics World Championship, visit VEX TV.

Livestream

Check back before the event for more information, and subscribe to the REC Foundation YouTube Channel. 

Judging Information

Click here for important information about Judged Interviews and Digital Engineering Notebooks. 

Deadlines for signing up are based on when teams qualify to VEX Robotics World Championship, not when teams register, so be sure and read and follow the instructions in the important information linked above. 

Awards Qualify to VEX Worlds 2023

Excellence Award

World Champions

Robot Skills World Champions

Global and Event Sponsors

Special thanks to our Global Sponsors Autodesk, Dell, Google, Hexbug, Innovation First International, NASA, Rack Solutions, Robomatter, Tesla, Texas Instruments, Toyota, TVA, and VEX Robotics.

We also would like to thank our VEX Robotics World Championship sponsors: Mathworks, Microchip, UPS, and Nordson. The commitment and support of these partners ensure a great experience for everyone attending the event.

 

 

VEX U and VRC use the same field setup and scoring. 

VRC Tipping Point One-Page Description

 

VEX U uses the VRC game manual with VEX U specific rules to be found in the Appendices. 

VRC Tipping Point Game Manual

 

VEX U and VRC use the same field and field setup.

VRC Tipping Point Appendix A – Field Specificati

 

VEX U and VRC use the same field and field setup.

VRC Tipping Point Field Assembly Instructions

 

VEX U and VRC use the same field elements.

VRC Tipping Point Field CAD

 

VEX U and VRC use the same DIY field.

VRC Field Perimeter DIY

 

VEX U and VRC use the same field setup and scoring for skills. 

VRC Tipping Point Appendix - B Robot Skills

 

 

VEX U and VRC use the same LRT setup and scoring.

VRC Appendix E – Live Remote Competitions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

4 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

Please login to add or remove teams from the waiting list.
VEX U World Championship
Award Team # Team Name Affiliation Location
VEX U Excellence Award VCAT VCAT Robotics Vaughn College of A&T Queens, New York, United States
VEX U World Champions WISCO WiscoBots University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin, United States
VEX U World Finalists BLRS Purdue SIGBots Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
VEX U Skills Challenge Winners
Award Team # Team Name Affiliation Location
VEX U Robot Skills World Champions BLRS2 Purdue SIGBots Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
VEX U Robot Skills 2nd Place USC USC Trojans University of Southern California Los Angeles, California, United States
VEX U Robot Skills 3rd Place VCAT VCAT Robotics Vaughn College of A&T Queens, New York, United States
VEX U World Championship - Technology Division
Award Team # Team Name Affiliation Location
Division Champions WISCO WiscoBots University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin, United States
Division Finalists BLRS2 Purdue SIGBots Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Amaze Award AIR AIR Aquidneck Island Robotics East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States
Build Award PYRO PYRO Robotics Arizona State University Mesa, Arizona, United States
Create Award MCCC1 VIRUS: MCCC Technolgy First Monroe, Michigan, United States
Design Award MSOE1 Raider Robotics Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Innovate Award RIT RIT Tigers Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York, United States
Judges Award STARZ6 McNeese Gladiators McNeese State University Iowa, Louisiana, United States
Sportsmanship Award GATR2 Gator VEX University of Florida Gainesville, Florida, United States
Think Award YNOT YNOT Robotics University of Tennessee Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
VEX U World Championship - Science Division
Award Team # Team Name Affiliation Location
Division Champions BLRS Purdue SIGBots Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Division Finalists WINGU5 Wingus & Dingus Wingus & Dingus Robotics Auckland, New Zealand
Amaze Award GATR1 Gator VEX University of Florida Gainesville, Florida, United States
Build Award UWAT Thank Mr.Goose University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Create Award PUPR Polytechnic University Polytechnic University of P.R. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Design Award WEVEX1 WE VEX-U Texas A&M University College Station, Texas, United States
Innovate Award EMU5 Engineering at Melbourne University University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
Judges Award EZPZ Gamecock Robotics University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Sportsmanship Award NJIT NJIT Highlanders New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey, United States
Think Award USC USC Trojans University of Southern California Los Angeles, California, United States