VU hosts 48 robotics teams for LEGO League Semi-State competition
January 07, 2026
VINCENNES, Ind. 鈥� The 日韩中文字幕福利片 Center for Applied Robotics and Automation turned the Vincennes Campus into a hub of innovation, teamwork, and competitive energy for students aged 9 to 16 on Saturday, Dec. 20.
The CARA hosted the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Semi-State South UNEARTHED tournament in the P.E. Complex, which featured 48 robotics teams from schools throughout Indiana.
The tourney brought together students who showcased their technical skills and collaborative problem-solving through hands-on research, coding, and engineering. They designed LEGO robots in an attempt to navigate the tourney鈥檚 mission-based robot game with precision and strategy, with each team competing for a coveted spot at the state championship in Indianapolis on Saturday, Jan. 10.
VU provided an electric atmosphere that was akin to an athletic event. Matches were intense and enthusiastic, while blending technology and science.
鈥淭he passion from these competitors was powerful,鈥� said Kimberly Wright, Director of the Center for Applied Robotics and Automation and Interim Dean of the College of Technology. 鈥淭his challenge reflects exactly what hands-on STEM education should look like. Supporting students who are competing, collaborating, and innovating is important to the University and the future of STEM education.鈥�
By hosting impactful STEM competitions, VU strengthens pathways for exploration and prepares the next generation for careers in STEM fields.
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