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ROBOTC 3.04 is now available!

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ROBOTC 3.04 has just been released at ROBOTC.net. Click on the article to view the change log!

Written by Vu Nguyen

October 10th, 2011 at 4:16 pm

Posted in General News

Updated VEX Gateway Challenge available!

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We have updated the VEX Gateway Challenge Level Pack that includes just minor changes. Click on the article to download it now!

Written by Vu Nguyen

September 28th, 2011 at 1:54 pm

Posted in ROBOTC

ROBOTC 3.03 is now available!

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ROBOTC 3.03 has just been released at ROBOTC.net. Click on the article to view the change log!

Written by Vu Nguyen

September 26th, 2011 at 3:46 pm

Posted in ROBOTC

Video on how to use the Robot Virtual Worlds software

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So folks have been asking how to use the Robot Virtual Worlds.  Here is a quick Video that shows you how to use the software.  If this doesn’t make sense please tell me what you are looking for.

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Written by Robin Shoop

September 19th, 2011 at 5:24 pm

Posted in General News

FTC Bowled-Over and VEX Gateway Challenge Virtual Gameboards

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The new FTC Bowled Over Virtual Gameboard has been edited allowing the placement of robots in four different start positions. The ROBOTC development team has also fixed the physics problem found in the first build.  The VEX Gateway challenge now has four start positions and allows teams to test their programs with the gate up or the gate down. Download a copy of the Robot Virtual World at www.robotc.net/rvw to learn how Robot Virtual Worlds work click here: …

Written by Robin Shoop

September 17th, 2011 at 11:59 am

New FTC and VEX challenges are ready

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FTC Bowled Over Game In Virtual Format

Written by Robin Shoop

September 16th, 2011 at 5:25 pm

Preview all ROBOTC curriculum for FREE!

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Teachers, coaches, and parents,

Now that the summer is here you may have time to review new curriculum. ROBOTC is the fastest growing robotics software available in education today! ROBOTC was just selected as the programming language that will be used in the PLTW school network.

The facts are in:
- ROBOTC has been optimized for education. The Robotics Academy conducts iterative testing on the end user experience and use the results of testing …

Written by Robin Shoop

June 21st, 2011 at 5:37 pm

Posted in General News

Now Available! New ROBOTC Virtual World!

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Now Available: ROBOTC Virtual World Tech Alpha! New Features, New Robots, New Planet!

New features: Gripper Arms, Light Sensor, Touch Sensor, and More
Four exciting challenges
Unlock and explore the mysterious Planet H98

The Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Academy has updated the ROBOTC Virtual World. Many new exciting features have been added so your virtual robots can do even more.

Written by Vu Nguyen

May 25th, 2011 at 12:31 pm

Posted in FIRE,Virtual Worlds

2011 National Robotics Challenge (Video Highlights)

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Take a look at the 2011 National Robotics Challenge Highlight video!

Written by Vu Nguyen

April 23rd, 2011 at 10:24 pm

Posted in Competitions

VEX Robotics World Championship 2011

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Congratulations to all the VEX Robotics teams that participated in the World Championship! After seeing all of the creative, well-engineered solutions, it’s clear how much hard work you all put in this season. Job well done!

What is the VEX Robotics World Championship?
The VEX Robotics World Championship is a gathering of top robotics teams from around the world to celebrate their accomplishments and compete …

Written by Jesse Flot

April 21st, 2011 at 9:50 am

Posted in General News