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Robots are designed to solve specific problems, in specific ways. For this badge, you will learn more about your role as the Programmer, along with some guidelines and tips when using ROBOTC.

In order to begin programming, you will need to install ROBOTC, build a robot, load the robot with the proper firmware to run ROBOTC programs, and then make sure it all works by downloading and running a sample program on the robot.

Your first project-based challenge will be a maze called "The Labyrinth". Successful completion of this challenge will require a thorough understanding of the movement behaviors and commands available in ROBOTC.

One powerful feature of the VEX EDR is its ability to be driven using the VEXnet Remote Control, in addition to being a fully capable, autonomous robot. This ability will prove to be indispensable in situations where direct human input is crucial. In this section, you will learn how to program your robot to react to input from the VEXnet Remote Control.

Robots separate themselves from simpler machines through their ability to detect and respond to their surroundings. In this section, you will learn how to take advantage of the multiple sensors available to the VEX EDR.

Robots separate themselves from simpler machines through their ability to detect and respond to their surroundings. In this section, you will learn how to take advantage of the multiple sensors available to the VEX EDR.

The Getting Started module covers setting up the VEX IQ robot's hardware and firmware, as well as how to write, compile, and run programs on the physical and virtual robots.

In Robot Movement, the user learns to write programs that move the robot forward, backward, make turns and control the robot’s gripper arm. Complete all requirements and earn the “VEX IQ Robot Movement” Badge

Sensors, introduces the user to the Distance, Gyro and Color Sensors. The user will learn how to write Boolean expressions, conditional statements and understand what sensors are appropriate to use to accomplish different tasks. Complete all requirements and earn the “VEX IQ – Sensors” Badge.

In the Program Flow I, the user will learn how to use conditional statements (If, If-else), looping statements (while), incorporating data such as sensor feedback, and then solving programming challenges. Complete all requirements and earn the “VEX IQ - Program Flow I” Badge.

In the Program Flow II, the user is introduced to commonly-used techniques in robotics programming that makes use of conditional statements (If, If-else), inside looping statements (while) to create rapid decision-making loops that behave as if the robot is “continuously” making decisions. Complete all requirements and earn the “VEX IQ - Program Flow II” Badge.

The Search & Rescue Project is an opportunity to apply programming skills in robot movement, sensing, and decision making with a longer, multi-part challenge.

EV3 Getting Started teaches the user about the robot's hardware, firmware and how to write, compile and run programs on the robot. The module also covers “Big Ideas” in computer science and how to use the Robot Virtual Worlds. Complete the requirements and earn the “EV3 Getting Started” Badge

In the Robot Movement, the user learns to write programs that move the robot forward, backward, make turns and control the robot’s gripper arm. Complete the requirements and earn the “EV3 Movement” Badge.

Sensors introduce the user to the Touch, Ultrasonic, Gyro and Color Sensors. The user will learn how to use the Move Steering, Wait, Sound, and other blocks, users will also gain an understanding of the appropriate sensors to use to accomplish different tasks. Complete the requirement and earn the “EV3 Sensors” Badge.

In Decisions, the user will learn how to use looping blocks, Switch blocks and incorporating data such as sensor feedback, and then solve programming challenges. Complete the requirements and earn the “EV3 Decisions” Badge.

The Final Challenge introduces the user to concepts such as flowcharts, iterative design, project planning and the engineering process. At the end of the module, the user needs to solve the “Search and Rescue” challenge, where the robot will have to visit four different rooms and solve specific problems. Complete the requirements and earn the “EV3 Final Challenge” Badge.