8th-12TH GRADE ROBOTICS CLASSES

VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) logo, highlighting the premier high school level robotics competition focused on engineering and programming.
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) logo representing an advanced robotics competition where students design, build, and program robots for STEM innovation.
LEGO logo with the text 'First Fl'

VEX V5

  • A young robotics enthusiast wearing glasses, focusing on finishing his VEX robot as he prepares for a STEM competition.
  • A team of three students collaborating on assembling their VEX robot for an upcoming robotics challenge.
  • A young roboticist carefully adjusting the lift mechanism on his VEX robot, ensuring optimal performance for the competition.
  • A student proudly admiring his completed VEX robot, excited to test its performance in a competition setting.
  • A team of three students intensely focused on assembling and programming their VEX robot for an upcoming robotics challenge.
  • Three students enjoying a hands-on robotics experience, working together on their VEX robot and smiling as they problem-solve.

VEX VRC Classes

VEX Robotics Competition program taught by World Championship winners! For students in 8th through 12th grade.

  • VEX V5 is the gold standard of educational robotics systems. At Robolabs we follow a team-based approach to VEX Robotics Competition from the get-go. Students join a team upon signing up. Learn from the best in an award-winning environment and a supporting knowledgeable community.

    • World Champions: Excellence Award at 2021 World Championship

    • Division finalists at VEX Worlds 2022

    • Division finalists at US Create 2022

    • Multiple times California State Champions VEX VRC middle school and high school

    • California Robot Skills Champions

    • International awards from China, Japan, and Mexico, among others.

  • Develop STEM skills

    Code C++ and develop computational thinking

    Develop your technical breadth of knowledge; from real-life mechanical concepts to programming algorithms.

    Design using CAD modeling

    Opportunities to specialize within a team in designing, building, or programming robotics systems.

    Understand the importance of following an iterative process in and out of engineering.

    Practice time and project management as well as leadership skills.

Register

This Year’s VEX VRC Challenge

TUESDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
FRIDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
SUNDAYS
1:00 – 2:30 pm2:30 – 4:00 pm4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
THURSDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
SUNDAYS
12:00 – 1:30 pm1:30 – 3:00 pm3:00 – 4:30 pm4:30 – 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
THURSDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
SUNDAYS
12:00 – 1:30 pm1:30 – 3:00 pm3:00 – 4:30 pm4:30 – 6:00 pm
TUESDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
FRIDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
SATURDAYS
10:00 – 11:30 am11:30 am – 1:00 pm1:00 – 2:30 pm2:30 – 4:00 pm
GRADES 7–12 Flexible schedule — come any time during operating hours

VEX AI

  • Robolabs VEX AI students celebrating an award at a VEX AI competition, showcasing their achievement in advanced robotics and artificial intelligence.
  • Robolabs students collaborating to build and refine a VEX AI robot, gaining hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, programming, and autonomous robotics.
  • Robolabs VEX AI team presenting their competition robots and discussing their designs with other students at a VEX robotics event.
  • VEX AI competition robot using advanced sensors and mechanical systems to complete an autonomous robotics challenge on the competition field.

VEX AI Robotics Classes

Advanced robotics and artificial intelligence for students ready to take engineering to the next level.

  • VEX AI combines advanced robotics with artificial intelligence, giving students the opportunity to design robots that can perceive their environment, make decisions, and operate autonomously.

    At Robolabs, students go beyond traditional robot building and programming to explore advanced concepts including computer vision, object detection, autonomous navigation, path planning, control systems, and AI-powered decision making. Students work with sophisticated robotics hardware and technologies such as NVIDIA Jetson processors and Intel RealSense cameras while developing complete autonomous robotic systems.

    The program combines mechanical engineering, programming, AI, and real-world problem solving in a challenging, team-based environment. Students learn not only how to build powerful robots, but how to make those robots understand and respond to the world around them.

    • Earned the Excellence Award at the 2021 VEX AI World Championship

    • Earned the Think Award at the 2024 VEX AI World Championship

    • Robolabs was the Host of the 2026 VEX AI World Championship

    • Earned the Build Award at the 2026 VEX AI World Championship

  • Advanced Robotics: Move beyond traditional robotics into autonomous systems, intelligent sensing, and AI-powered decision making.

    Artificial Intelligence: Gain hands-on experience with computer vision, object detection, and other real-world AI applications.

    Autonomous Programming: Develop algorithms for navigation, positioning, path planning, and autonomous robot behavior.

    Industry-Relevant Technology: Work with advanced hardware including NVIDIA Jetson processors and Intel RealSense cameras.

    Comprehensive Engineering: Combine programming, AI, CAD, mechanical design, electronics, sensors, and control systems into complete robotic systems.

    Team-Based: Collaborate on complex engineering challenges while developing communication, leadership, and project-management skills.

    Competition Experience: Apply advanced engineering and AI concepts to the challenges of VEX AI competition.

    Future-Focused: Build practical experience in technologies at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and engineering.

Register

Introducing VEX AI Competition

TUESDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
FRIDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
SUNDAYS
1:00 – 2:30 pm2:30 – 4:00 pm4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
THURSDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
SUNDAYS
12:00 – 1:30 pm1:30 – 3:00 pm3:00 – 4:30 pm4:30 – 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
THURSDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
SUNDAYS
12:00 – 1:30 pm1:30 – 3:00 pm3:00 – 4:30 pm4:30 – 6:00 pm
TUESDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
FRIDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
SATURDAYS
10:00 – 11:30 am11:30 am – 1:00 pm1:00 – 2:30 pm2:30 – 4:00 pm
GRADES 1–6 Pick one weekly 1.5-hour slot — attend the same block each week

FIRST FTC

  • A close-up view of a FIRST Tech Challenge robot's drivetrain, with a student working in the background, ensuring precision in movement.
  • A dedicated coach walking two highly focused students through the coding logic of their FIRST Tech Challenge robot, refining their automation strategies.
  • A student focused on wiring the electronics of his FIRST Tech Challenge robot, ensuring proper connections for motors and sensors.
  • A robotics coach discussing the programming of a FIRST Tech Challenge robot with two engaged students, reviewing autonomous and teleoperated functions.
  • A student focused on wiring the electronics of his FIRST Tech Challenge robot, ensuring proper connections for motors and sensors.

FTC FIRST Tech Challenge

FIRST Tech Challenge program for students in 7th through 12th grade.

  • FTC allows for ample customization and powerful components. At Robolabs, we follow a project-based approach to FIRST Tech Challenge from the start. Students join a team upon signing up. Learn from the best in an innovative environment and a supportive knowledgeable community

  • Develop STEM skills.

    Code C++ and develop computational thinking.

    Develop your technical breadth of knowledge; from real-life mechanical concepts to programming algorithms.

    Design using CAD modeling.

    Opportunities to specialize within a team in designing, building, or programming robotics systems.

    Understand the importance of following an iterative process in and out of engineering.

    Practice time and project management as well as leadership skills.

Register

This Year’s FIRST Tech Challenge

TUESDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
FRIDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
SUNDAYS
1:00 – 2:30 pm2:30 – 4:00 pm4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
THURSDAYS
5:00 – 6:30 pm6:30 – 8:00 pm
SUNDAYS
12:00 – 1:30 pm1:30 – 3:00 pm3:00 – 4:30 pm4:30 – 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
THURSDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
SUNDAYS
12:00 – 1:30 pm1:30 – 3:00 pm3:00 – 4:30 pm4:30 – 6:00 pm
TUESDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
FRIDAYS
4:00 – 5:30 pm5:30 – 7:00 pm
SATURDAYS
10:00 – 11:30 am11:30 am – 1:00 pm1:00 – 2:30 pm2:30 – 4:00 pm
GRADES 7–12 Flexible schedule — come any time during operating hours

FAQs

  • Robolabs offers three robotics programs at each center: VEX IQ, FIRST LEGO League (FLL), and VEX V5. Each program is designed to introduce and deepen students' understanding of mechanical design, engineering principles, and programming.

    • VEX IQ: Ideal for elementary and middle school students. Emphasizes foundational building and introduces students to robotics hardware and programming through engaging hands-on activities.

    • FLL: Also for elementary and middle school students. Focuses on software and coding through a user-friendly programming environment.

    • VEX V5: Designed for middle and high school students using metal parts and advanced hardware. Encourages deeper exploration into mechanical systems, sensors, and competition-grade robotics skills.

  • VEX IQ / FLL

    • One-Time Program Registration Fee: $100 (lifetime access)

    • Monthly Tuition: $350 (includes one weekly class session)

    • For competition students:

      • Annual Tournament & Team Registration Fee: $375
        (Covers all regional tournaments from September to April)

      • Additional fees may apply if teams qualify for:

        • California State Championship

        • Signature Events

        • U.S. CREATE Open

        • VEX Worlds

    VRC

    • One-Time Program Registration Fee: $100 (lifetime access)

    • Monthly Tuition: $350
      (Includes unlimited access during operational hours; students should commit at least 3–4 hours weekly for team progress)

    • For competition students:

      • Annual Tournament & Team Registration Fee: $375
        (Covers all regional tournaments from September to April)

      • Additional fees may apply for advanced events (see above)

  • VEX IQ
    To join a VEX IQ competition team, students must complete:

    • One full year of core robotics training at Robolabs

    • 65+ robotics worksheets

    • Robot Workbooks at four levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Very Hard

    VRC
    All new VRC students begin with a ~3-month training period where they:

    • Build and program two individual robots (teleoperated + autonomous)

    • Learn best practices in mechanical design and coding
      Once training is complete, students progress to more advanced roles within their team, focusing on competition robot development.

    • Season Duration: May – April

    • New Challenge Release: First week of May each year

    • Build & Design Phase: May – August

    • Tournament Season: September – April

    • Post-Tournament Support: Ongoing coaching based on performance and goals

  • Dublin Center

    • Tuesday: 5:00pm–6:30pm, 6:30pm–8:00pm

    • Friday: 5:00pm–6:30pm, 6:30pm–8:00pm

    • Sunday: 1:00pm–2:30pm, 2:30pm–4:00pm, 4:00pm–5:30pm, 5:30pm–7:00pm

    Fremont Center

    • Wednesday: 5:00pm–6:30pm, 6:30pm–8:00pm

    • Thursday: 5:00pm–6:30pm, 6:30pm–8:00pm

    • Sunday: 12:00pm–1:30pm, 1:30pm–3:00pm, 3:00pm–4:30pm, 4:30pm–6:00pm

    San Jose Center

    • Wednesday: 4:00pm–5:30pm, 5:30pm–7:00pm

    • Thursday: 4:00pm–5:30pm, 5:30pm–7:00pm

    • Sunday: 12:00pm–1:30pm, 1:30pm–3:00pm, 3:00pm–4:30pm, 4:30pm–6:00pm