PART 1: THE MAIN DATA
Awards
🏆 Teamwork Champions
9452M – RoboMinds from Diamond STEM Club in Diamond Bar, California (Middle School) and 3211H – ThunderBots from Hacienda Robotics in Hacienda Heights, California (Elementary School) joined forces to capture the Teamwork Champion title.
Their collaboration was a masterclass in coordination and efficiency. RoboMinds delivered reliable autonomous consistency, while ThunderBots’ agile driving and smooth scoring pushed the alliance over the top. Together, they built momentum that carried them through elimination rounds with style and precision.
🧠 Design Award
9452B – Tech Titans from Diamond STEM Club in Diamond Bar, California (Middle School) impressed judges with a meticulous design notebook that reflected their clear understanding of the engineering process. Judges noted their detailed documentation and refined mechanical execution, calling their robot a perfect blend of creativity and reliability.
💡 Innovate Award
11326A – Gear Gurus from Pomona Robotics League in Pomona, California (Middle School) claimed the Innovate Award for their bold mechanical choices and modular architecture. Their inventive approach to component integration demonstrated both technical insight and daring imagination.
⚙️ Robot Skills Champion
9452M – RoboMinds (Diamond STEM Club) claimed the Skills title with a Driver Skills score of 199, showcasing sharp focus and exceptional control under pressure. Their performance in autonomous routines was equally remarkable, marking them as a powerhouse both in driver and programming challenges.
Runner-up: 3211H – ThunderBots (Hacienda Robotics) with a Programming Skills score of 102.
🏅 Excellence Award (Middle School)
9452M – RoboMinds continued their dominance by securing the top middle school distinction. Their balance of documentation, performance, and collaboration reflected the spirit of engineering excellence.
🏅 Excellence Award (Elementary School)
3211H – ThunderBots earned the top honor among elementary teams, blending enthusiasm, technical refinement, and poise well beyond their years.
🎉 Sportsmanship Award
61016B – Mecha Monkeys from Walnut Robotics Academy in Walnut, California (Elementary School) were celebrated for their kindness and teamwork throughout the event. Always quick to lend a hand and encourage others, they embodied the supportive spirit that makes the VEX IQ community thrive.
🔩 Think Award
11326A – Gear Gurus (Pomona Robotics League) received additional recognition for their exceptional use of coding and sensors, showing deep understanding of autonomous logic and innovation.
🌟 Energy Award
9452C – BotStorm from Diamond STEM Club in Diamond Bar, California (Middle School) lit up the venue with their enthusiasm and relentless drive. Their energy both in competition and in the pits made them crowd favorites.
💬 Judges Award
7645Z – RoboDreamers from Rowland STEM Builders in Rowland Heights, California (Middle School) earned special recognition for perseverance and creative problem-solving. Judges praised their collaboration, noting that they overcame multiple technical setbacks with determination and teamwork.
Skills Challenge Highlights
Driver Skills Top Score: 9452M – RoboMinds (Diamond STEM Club) — 199 points
Programming Skills Top Score: 3211H – ThunderBots (Hacienda Robotics) — 102 points