能自己设计专属的“瓦力”机器人？这也太酷了！

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VERITAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 威睿达思

威睿达思（深圳）

VCA-SZ

Feb 28th, 2024

还记得08年上映的《WALL-E（机器人总动员）》中那个可爱的小机器人WALL-E瓦力吗？在机器人主题的电影中，《WALL-E》被广泛地认为是最具温情的一部影片。这部动画并没有将主旨限定在先进科技之下，反而另辟蹊径，讲述了关于友情、环保的温暖故事。

Remember that cute little robot WALL-E from the film WALL-E, which was released in theaters in 2008? Among robot-themed movies, WALL-E is widely regarded as one of the most heartwarming. Instead of limiting its main theme to advanced technology, this animation takes a different approach and tells a warm story about friendship and environmental protection.

试问，谁不想拥有一个可爱的瓦力机器人呢？

And to be honest, who wouldn't want a cute WALL-E?

VEX机器人国际锦标赛就为学生们创造了这样一个独特的机会。威睿达思（深圳）目前正式推出了针对VEX机器人竞赛的培训课程，感兴趣的同学或者家长可以接着往下深入了解VEX项目。

The VEX Robotics Competition creates such a unique opportunity for students. VCASZ has now officially launched the VEX Robotics Competition training course. Interested students or parents can continue to learn more about the VEX program.

什么是VEX机器人竞赛？

What is VEX?

VEX是一项国际性的机器人竞赛，旨在通过教育型机器人推广STEM教育。它强调机械结构、传动系统的设计，结合创意和对抗性比赛，注重过程体验，提供真实的工程体验。该项目分为不同级别，每年在洛杉矶举办世界锦标赛，吸引全球数万名学生参与。VEX机器人项目获得吉尼斯认证和TICC国际认证，被誉为“机器人奥运会”。

The VEX program is an international robotics competition designed to promote STEM education through educational robotics. It emphasizes the design of mechanical structures and drive systems, combines creative and adversarial competitions, and focuses on process experience to provide a realistic engineering experience. The program is divided into different levels, and the World Championships are held annually in Los Angeles, attracting tens of thousands of students from all over the world. VEX Robotics is certified by Guinness and TICC International, and is known as the "Robotics Olympics".

VEX的意义是什么？

What is the meaning of VEX?

世界急需未来的科学家、工程师和问题解决者，但现实却显示，能在理工领域保持兴趣并继续深造的学生数量并不能满足亟待解决的问题。为解决这一现状，政府、机构和组织正努力探索解决方案。在众多提议中，机器人项目脱颖而出。它横跨应用物理、数学、计算机、设计和数字样机等多个学术领域，不仅要求学生具备综合解决问题的能力，还强调团队合作的重要性。此类项目对于提升学生的科技潜能、团队合作及解决问题能力具有显著意义，是解决未来人才短缺问题的有力途径。

The world is in need of future scientists, engineers and problem-solvers, but the reality shows that not enough students are able to maintain their interest and continue their education in science and engineering fields. To address this problem, governments, institutions and organizations are trying to explore solutions. Among the many proposals, the robotics program stands out. It cuts across a number of academic fields, including applied physics, mathematics, computing, design and digital prototyping. It not only requires students to have comprehensive problem-solving skills, but also emphasizes the importance of teamwork. This type of program is significant in enhancing students' scientific and technological potential, teamwork and problem-solving skills, and is a powerful way to address the talent shortage of the future.

就在今晚，威睿达思（深圳）邀请到了VEX机器人竞赛金牌教练刘泽洋老师来到现场，针对VEX机器人竞赛举行了专场讲座。

Tonight, VCASZ invited Mr. Liu Zeyang, the gold medal coach of VEX Robotics Competition, to hold a special seminar for VEX.

在简短地自我介绍后，刘教练围绕着VEX机器人竞赛的宗旨、历史、竞赛内容及竞赛形式为同学们进行了讲解。为了方便同学们理解，刘教练还准备了非常有趣的小游戏。

After a short self-introduction, Mr. Liu explained the purpose, history, content and format of the VEX Robotics Competition to the students. In order to facilitate the students' understanding, he also prepared two very interesting games.

紧接着，刘教练介绍了VEX竞赛训练体系的内容，他为VCASZ的孩子们设计的VEX课程包含了六大板块：'

Immediately afterward, Mr. Liu introduced the content of the VEX training system. The VEX program he designed for the VCASZ students contains six major divs:

物理学：基础机械搭建课程

Physics: Basic Mechanical Construction

在这项课程中，同学们需要学习金属机械结构特点、传动原理和引用、扭矩和速率的计算等方面的知识。

In this course, students are required to learn about the characteristics of metal-mechanical structures, transmission principles and references, and calculations of torque and rate.

计算机科学：基础编程传感器课程

Computer Science: Basic Programming

同学们需要学习应用型的图形化、C++计算机语言，VEX传感器的原理和应用等方面的知识。

Students will need to learn applied graphical, C++ computer language, principles and applications of VEX sensors.

实验记录：工程笔记和日志撰写

Lab records: Engineering Notes and Log Writing

除了要动手应用之外，同学们还需要针对每一次的课程内容进行详细记录，这非常锻炼学员的逻辑性思维与语言组织能力。

In addition to application, students are required to keep detailed records of the content for each session, which very much exercises their logical thinking and language organization skills.

竞赛程序编写与应用

Competition Programming and Applications

在这个板块，同学们需要学习竞赛模板程序的编写和应用，包括自动阶段、手动阶段的程序。

In this field, students need to learn the writing and application of the competition template program, including the automatic phase and manual phase.

搭建设计参赛机器人

Build and Design the Participating Robots

程序编写完成后，同学们需要根据竞赛规则、查阅相关资料，头脑风暴列举多个方案，对比优劣特点，设计搭建参赛机器人。

After the program is written, students need to design and build the robot according to the competition rules, consult relevant information, brainstorm and list multiple options, compare the advantages and disadvantages, and design and build the robot.

团队协作能力：外出比赛，实战演练

Teamwork skills: Participating Competitions

除了学术方面的能力锻炼外，孩子们还需要组成小队，合力去完成比赛任务。在这个过程中，他们的团队协作能力、领导力、协调力、语言的组织与表达能力都会得到质的飞跃。

In addition to the academic area, the children need to form small teams and work together to accomplish the competition tasks. In the process, their teamwork, leadership, coordination, and language organization and expression skills will all take a quantum leap.

刘教练用短短六十分钟的时间，将同学们引入了机器人的新奇世界。这是大部分VCASZ的孩子们没有接触过的全新领域，更是为他们的未来提供了全新的思路和另一种可能性。让我们期待VCASZ的孩子未来能够设计出属于自己的“瓦力”，驰骋在VEX的赛场中吧！

In only sixty minutes, Mr. Liu introduced the students to the fantastic world of robotics. This is a brand new field that most of the VCASZers have never been exposed to, and it provides them with a brand new way of thinking and another possibility for their future. Let's look forward to VCASZers designing their own "WALL-E" in the future and riding on the VEX field!

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If you are interested in the VEX, you can follow us. We will release more interesting content later on, or you can scan the QR code at the end of the article and consult with the instructor online.