VEX 123 Robot
Grades K–1The core 123 robot — button-code directly on the top plate.
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VEX 123
Grades K–1First robot, first code
A screen-free intro to robotics and coding for the youngest learners. Button-based coding and a Coder card system let 5- to 7-year-olds program real movement without a tablet.
Browse VEX 123 on STEM Shop →- Build
- Pre-built robot + magnetic tiles
- Coding
- Button coding · Coder cards · VEXcode 123
- Competition
- Classroom STEM Labs
Kits in the VEX 123 line
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Grades K–1Robot + Coder + Art Ring + Tiles + charging — one full learning bundle.
Find on STEM Shop →VEX 123 Classroom Bundle
Grades K–28 robots, 8 Coders, Field Tiles and classroom storage for whole-class teaching.
Find on STEM Shop →VEX 123 Coder
Grades K–2Card-based coding tool — screen-free sequencing and logic.
Find on STEM Shop →At-a-glance comparison
Use this to shortlist the right platform for your grade band and goals.
| Line | Grades | Build | Official competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades K–1 | Pre-built robot + magnetic tiles | Classroom STEM Labs | |
| Grades 1–5 | Snap-together plastic | VEX GO Leagues · STEM Labs | |
| Grades 4–8 | Tool-less plastic snap-build | VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) | |
| Grades 4–12 | Compact pre-built robot + AI vision | Classroom & coding challenges | |
| Grades 6–10 | Plastic + metal hybrid | Classroom + exhibition events | |
| Grades 8–12+ | Structural metal competition system | VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) · VEX U | |
| University · CTE / TVET | 6-axis articulated robotic arm | CTE / TVET certification track | |
| Grades 7–12+ | Education-grade quadcopter | VEX Aerial Drone Competition (ADC) |
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