Our Achievements in VIQRC

Through out the years, 252 has had many outstanding teams with excellent results in the VIQRC. Some of the most notable awards achieved by our teams are:

• 2023 Pacific Open Signature Event Teamwork Champion - 252S

• 2023 Pacific Open Signature Event Excellence Award - 252S

• 2023 Ontario Provincial Teamwork Champion - 252H

• 2023 US Open Teamwork Champion - 252S

• 2023 World Championship Division Design Award - 252S

• 2023 World Championship Division 2nd - 252B

• 2023 World Championship Division Champion - 252W

• 2023 World Championship Teamwork Champion - 252W

• 2024 Speedway Signature Event Teamwork Champion - 252D

• 2024 Riverbots Signature Event Teamwork Champion - 252D

• 2024 Kalahari Signature Event Teamwork Champion - 252D

• 2024 Ontario Provincial Teamwork Champion - 252S

• 2024 Ontario Provincial Skills Champion - 252S

• 2024 Ontario Provincial Teamwork Champion - 252D

• 2024 Ontario Provincial Skills Champion - 252D

• 2024 Worlds Championship Division Champion - 252D

• 2024 World Championship Teamwork Champion - 252D

• 2025 Fun in the Sun Signature Event Skills Champion - 252A

• 2025 Riverbots Signature Event Teamwork Champion - 252V

• 2025 Kalahari Signature Event Excellence Award - 252A

• 2025 Ontario Provincial Teamwork Champion - 252A

• 2025 Ontario Provincial Excellence Award - 252A

Our Achievements

Although our VEX V5 program is not as large as our VEX IQ program, we still hold notable awards in the field and competition of VRC. Some of our awards:

• 2024 Gateway to the West Signature Event Teamwork Champion - 252H

• 2024 Ontario Provincials Skills Champion - 252H

• 2024 Ontario Provincial Design Award (Worlds Qualifying) - 252H

• 2025 Kalahari Signature Event Tournament Finalist - 252C

• 2025 Mecha Mayhem Signature Event Tournament Finalist - 252C

• 2025 Ontario Provincial Tournament Champion - 252C

• 2025 Ontario Provincial Skills Champion - 252C

What we learned

During VAIRC, we learned and investigated many new topics and subjects that were not uncovered during the regular VRC season. Some of the most notable examples of our investigation into AI are our Python-based object detection system implemented onto a Jetson platform. The Jetson further allows us to use our mobile goal edge detection algorithms to more accurately detect and clamp onto mobile goals. further more our 24-inch robot can climb to Tier 3 and score in the wall stake without crossing the autonomous line, an impressive feat of compact and functional design;. The AI and Odometry Integration allows for the 15-inch robot, equipped with a Jetson and a depth camera to function as a “smart sensor system.” Here's how it works: The Jetson detects objects and classifies them (e.g., mobile goals), computes edge and positional data, and sends it to the VEX Brain. The VEX Brain then uses this information to calculate the optimal target angle and destination. Using odometry, the robot navigates to that position and angle rapidly along an optimized path. This two computer system has allowed our 15-inch robot to consistently detect, approach, and clamp mobile goals autonomously, demonstrating a tight integration between AI perception and real-time robotic control. 

Our Achivements

Our newest program is dedicated to the VEX AI Robotics Competition or VAIRC, helping our students to further understand how AI can be incorporated, used, and combined with hardware to create intelligent robots, capable of self-thought.

• 2025 VEX AI World Championship Skills 3rd - 25252H