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Robotics
Every BIAA article and guide on Robotics.
How to Keep a Winning VEX Engineering Notebook
Judges reward documented process. Here's what to put in a VEX engineering notebook — design decisions, testing, iteration and team roles.
What Is FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)?
What is FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)? BIAA explains the grades 7-12 robotics competition, alliance matches, engineering portfolio, and how students advance.
FLL Innovation Project Ideas That Judges Notice
Looking for FLL innovation project ideas? BIAA breaks down how the FIRST LEGO League Innovation Project works, how to pick a strong problem, and how teams win.
What Is FIRST LEGO League?
What is FIRST LEGO League? BIAA explains the divisions, robot game, innovation project, and Core Values so students and parents know how this STEM program works.
VEX Robotics Preparation: How to Get Ready for the Season
A clear VEX robotics preparation guide for students and parents: program levels, match format, the engineering notebook, and a season plan from BIAA coaches.
What Is VEX Robotics?
What is VEX robotics? BIAA explains VEX IQ, V5, and VEX U programs, how matches and alliances work, judged awards, and how students reach the World Championship.
The Complete Robotics Engineering Notebook Guide
A clear robotics engineering notebook guide for parents and students: what judges look for, required sections, and how BIAA helps teams document like real engineers.
How to Prepare for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
A practical FTC preparation guide for parents and students: how FIRST Tech Challenge works, building a team and robot, the engineering portfolio, and how BIAA helps.
FIRST LEGO League Core Values, Explained
FLL core values explained for parents and students: Discovery, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, Teamwork and Fun, plus how BIAA helps teams live them out.
VEX vs FIRST LEGO League: Which to Choose
VEX vs FIRST LEGO League compared by age, robot, format, and judging. BIAA helps parents and students pick the right robotics program and competition path.
What Is FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)?
A clear guide to FRC robotics (FIRST Robotics Competition): the format, eligibility, build season, and championship path. BIAA explains how it works for students.
FLL Preparation: How to Prepare for FIRST LEGO League
A clear, practical FLL preparation guide for parents and students. BIAA breaks down the robot game, innovation project, and core values so your team can plan a strong season.
VEX Awards Judging Explained: How Teams Win Recognition
VEX awards judging explained: how Excellence, Design, and performance awards work, plus the engineering notebook and interview tips BIAA shares with families.