Press Archive
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August 27, 2008
Innovation First, Inc. and Autodesk, Inc. Release New Robotics Curriculum to Inspire Technology Leaders of Tomorrow
Autodesk VEX Robotics Curriculum Promotes Hands-on Learning by Bringing Robotics and Digital Design Education into the Classroom
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August 19, 2008
VEX Robotics Competition: Elevation
NEW GAME ELEVATION TAKES VEX ROBOTICS COMPETITION TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
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May 27, 2008
Getting the bugs out of personal robots
Innovation First's toy bugs pack a mighty computing wallop of light sensors and infrared motion-control equipment.
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May 12, 2008
Connecticut Expands Statewide Robotics Education Program
Because of their high impact on a wide variety of students of all ages, after-school robotics programs will be expanded statewide as part of a new State of Connecticut technology education initiative.
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May 5, 2008
Chinese Teams Triumph At Inaugural VEX Robotics World Championship
Students From Around the World Compete in High-Octane International Robotics Tournament
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April 17, 2008
INNOVATION FIRST, INC. AND CHARMED LABS COLLABORATE TO CREATE NEW VEX MICROCONTROLLER BASED ON QWERK TECHNOLOGY
New Qwerk Controller Technology Enhances VEX Robotics Platform for Universities and Robot Enthusiasts
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April 10, 2008
INNOVATION FIRST, INC. AND AUTODESK, INC. CO-DEVELOP NEW CURRICULUM TO PROMOTE ROBOTICS AMONG STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS
VEX Robotics Inventor Curriculum to help Educators Interested in Bringing Robotics and Digital Design Education into the Classroom
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April 3, 2008
VEXplorer Contest Challenges Robot Enthusiasts
Mythbuster Grant Imahara and Robot Select Top 25 VEXplorer Robot Ideas
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February 18, 2008
INNOVATION FIRST, INC. DEBUTS NEW INNOVATIVE ROBOTICS LINE-UP AT TOY FAIR
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February 7, 2008
INNOVATION FIRST, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW VEX ROBOTICS PRODUCTS FOR 2008
VEX RCR Mini and VEX 802.11 Wi-Fi Competition Control System Provide Users with Advanced Robotics Options for Popular VEX System
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January 15, 2008
INNOVATION FIRST ANNOUNCES INTRODUCTION OF ROBOTC PROGRAMMING FOR VEX ROBOTICS
ROBOTC offers an easy programming language for use with VEX in the classroom and in robotics competitions
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December 12, 2007
INAUGURAL VEX ROBOTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION ANNOUNCED
Students will compete with robots created from the VEX® Robotics Design System(tm)
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November 21, 2007
Winners of Inaugural Asian Robotics League "BRIDGE BATTLE" Competition Announced.
More than 100 high school teams from across six countries in Asia, competed in the Asian Robotics League (ARL) "Bridge Battle" Championship.
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November 8, 2007
Innovation First Brings Robotics to the Classroom
T.H.E. Journal writer Dave Nagel reports on new offerings for classroom robotics from Innovation First.
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November 6, 2007
Students from across Oahu, Hawaii Compete in Vex "Bridge Battle" Robotics Tournament to Prepare for FIRST Regional Robotics Competition
Bridge Battle Game Gives Students an Affordable and Easy Way to Compete in Robotics and Learn about Science and Technology
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November 5, 2007
Innovation First, Inc to debut Vex Robotics education web page at VexRobotics.com
Web Page Provides Key Resources to Educators Interested in Bringing Robotics Education into the Classroom
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October 8, 2007
Innovation First, Inc. and Autodesk Launch Web Site to Promote Robotics Among Students and Educators
RobotEvents.com provides comprehensive online resource offering the latest robotics news, blogs, events and information for robotics enthusiasts.
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September 13, 2007
Vex Bridge Battle Competition to Debut at Asian Robotics League Championship.
New Robotics Game Satisfies Need to Provide Challenging and Economical Platform for High School Students across Six Asian Countries ...
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Robot Magazine Covers Vex announcement of partnership with Revell.
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October 31, 2006
Revell and IFI Announce Vex Global Partnership (pdf)
Northbrook, Illinois- (Business Wire) - October 31, 2006 - Revell Monogram LLC and Innovation First, Inc. announced today a global partnership for the design, marketing and distribution of the new Vex Robotics System, a product platform based on the award-winning original design developed in 2005.
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Vex wins design award!
Nineteenth Annual EID Winners: Intriguing Innovations
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April 17, 2006
Innovation First, Inc. Acquires Vex from RadioShack (pdf)
Innovation First, a leading provider of robotics products for the consumer and education markets, today announced its acquisition of the Vex® Robotics Design System brand name and trademark registrations from RadioShack Corporation.
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IEEE Spectrum Reviews Vex Robotics Design System
A robot kit that's fun as well as functional.
