# Robotics Slovenia

> Robotics Slovenia runs VEX IQ competitions, RoboJam Europe and hands-on robotics workshops from Slovenia for schools across Europe, and publishes digital robotics lessons (VEXcode VR, VEX Python) for teachers and students. The website is in English.

## About
- Organisation: Robotics Slovenia, Slovenia
- Focus: VEX IQ competitions, RoboJam Europe, workshops for students and teachers, digital lessons
- Website: https://robotics-slovenia.com/
- Contact: info@robotics-slovenia.com, +386 70 390 664
- Profiles: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMz8GOJIy-xbPN0xDEMyafw, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RoboTech.si, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robotechslovenija, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/robotech-si

## Main pages
- [Competitions](https://robotics-slovenia.com/competitions): VEX IQ and RoboJam competitions run or attended by Robotics Slovenia, with results and photos.
- [Workshops](https://robotics-slovenia.com/vexiq-workshops): Practical sessions where students build, code and test robots, and teachers learn how to run them. Includes video from our YouTube channel.
- [Digital goods](https://robotics-slovenia.com/digital-goods): Lessons and exercise books for VEXcode VR and VEX robotics, downloadable right after purchase.
- [Blog](https://robotics-slovenia.com/blog): Articles on teaching STEM and robotics with VEX IQ, written by teachers and coaches.
- [Slovenian Open 2026–2027: registration](https://events.vex.com/robot-competitions/vex-iq-competition/VE-IQ-27-66468.html#general-info7): VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2026-2027: Level Up, 17 March 2027 to 18 March 2027, Elementary School Hajdina (OŠ Hajdina), Sp. Hajdina 24, 2288 Hajdina, Slovenia. Organised by RoboTech and Elementary School Hajdina. Team registration is on the official VEX events page.
- [VEX Europe Finder](https://codingwithollie.com/vex-europe-finder/): Interactive map and list of VEX IQ (VIQRC) and V5RC competitions across Europe, by country, date and program.
- [Contact](https://robotics-slovenia.com/contact): Questions about competitions, workshops, lessons or sponsorship.

## Competitions
- [The 4th VEX Robot International Exchange Competition](https://robotics-slovenia.com/the-4th-vex-robot-international-exchange-competition): The 4th VEX Robot International Exchange Competition was successfully held at Chongqing Bishan Vocational Education Center from December 20th to
- [Regionalturnier Rockenhausen VIQRC (ES/MS)](https://robotics-slovenia.com/regionalturnier-rockenhausen-viqrc-es-ms): Incredible day at the Regionalturnier Rockenhausen VIQRC! Our teams showed outstanding performance and determination throughout the competition. Team Wall-E (22...
- [VEX IQ Robotics Competition – Czech Open 2024](https://robotics-slovenia.com/vex-iq-robotics-competition-czech-open-2024): An Incredible Competition Year for Teams #22500C and #22500B!What an amazing competition year it has
- [VEX WORLDS – DALLAS 2024](https://robotics-slovenia.com/vex-worlds-dallas-2024): VEX WORLDS DALLAS 2024 On behalf of Team 22500C and my name, I’m writing to express our profound gratitude for
- [RoboJam Europe 2024](https://robotics-slovenia.com/robojam-europe-2024-2): 16 teams, 34 students from México, Poland, Czechia and Slovenia! Winners https://robotics-slovenia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WhatsApp-Video-2024-03-17-at-7...
- [Orimattila Regional VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2023-24 – Full Volume](https://robotics-slovenia.com/orimattila-regional-vex-iq-robotics-competition-2023-24-full-volume): Team 22500C takes the spotlight at the Orimattila Regional VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2023-24 in Finland! Winners and true teamwork
- [RoboJam Europe 2024](https://robotics-slovenia.com/robojam-europe-2024): Are you a student in Europe with a passion for robotics? If so, then you should check out RoboJam Europe,
- [Slovenian Open VEX IQ Competition 2023-2024 – Full Volume](https://robotics-slovenia.com/slovenian-open-vex-iq-competition-2023-2024-full-volume): Awards Excellence Award Team Republican Army (1729R) – International Robotics Academy – Almaty, Kazakhstan Teamwork Champion Award Team Wall –
- [VEX Worlds 2023 DALLAS](https://robotics-slovenia.com/vex-worlds-2023-dallas): Great news everyone! My school’s students have won the Sportsmanship Award at the VEX Worlds competition! This is a remarkable
- [Czech Open VEX IQ robotic competition 2023](https://robotics-slovenia.com/czech-open-vex-iq-robotic-competition-2023): AWARDS Teamwork Challenge Teamwork Champion Award 1th place – Team Wall-E #22500C Teamwork Champion Award 2nd place – Team Shouting
- [RoboJam Europe 2023](https://robotics-slovenia.com/robojam-europe-2023): About Challenges Draw a given shape with the VR robot. Instructions will be revealed the day of the challenge and
- [Slovenian Open VEX IQ Competition 2022-2023: Slapshot](https://robotics-slovenia.com/slovenian-open-vex-iq-competition-2022-2023-slapshot): First Slovenian Open VEX IQ Competition you can follow live!  Watch the entire competition
- [RoboJam SLOVENIA 2022](https://robotics-slovenia.com/robojam-slovenia-2022): Register Your Teams RoboJam Slovenia WIN PRIZES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL EVENTS (october 2022) Register your Teams RoboJam Slovenia

## Digital goods
- [20 Hands On Robotics Exercises – with VEX, Python and videos](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/20-hands-on-robotics-exercises-with-vex-python-and-videos): Workbook, 49.99 EUR. 20 Hands On Robotics Exercises-with VEX, Python and videos
- [Getting Started with VEXcode VR (7 lessons)](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/getting-started-with-vexcode-vr-7-lessons): Course, 45.00 EUR. Getting Started with VEXcode VR (7 lessons). Learn how to use VEXCode VR from the beginner to expert!
- [VEXCode VR HELP](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/vexcode-vr-help): Support, 30.00 EUR
- [Knowing your location – Exercise](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/knowing-your-location-exercise): Exercises, 2.99 EUR. Knowing your location – Exercise
- [Getting Started with VEXcode VR](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/getting-started-with-vexcode-vr): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. VEXcode VR is an easy to use cloud hosted platform that allows students and teachers to code virtual robots using either a block-based coding environment based on Scratch or using a text based Python interface.
- [Moving Forward and Reverse – VEXCode VR](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/moving-forward-and-reverse-vexcode-vr): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. This lesson is designed to teach students how to use the [Drive for] block to drive the VR Robot a specific distance or to move the VR Robot forward and reverse. Students will also learn how to set drive velocity.
- [Moving Forward and Reverse (Exercises)](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/moving-forward-and-reverse-exercises): Exercises, 2.99 EUR. Moving Forward and Reverse (Exercises)
- [Turn Left and Right (basic and advanced)](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/turn-left-and-right-basic-and-advanced): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. Learn how to Turn Left and Right
- [Navigating a maze](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/navigating-a-maze): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. There are many techniques for escaping from mazes.
One of the most popular algorithms, used to find the wayout of the maze is “Wall Follower”. The algorithm has two variants “Left Wall Follower” (“LWF”) and “RightWall Follower” (“RWF”). The main idea of this algorithm is to continuously follow the left or right wall inside the maze until the way out is found.
- [Navigate Maze – Exercise](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/navigate-maze-exercise): Exercises, 2.99 EUR. Navigate Maze – Exercise
- [Detecting walls from distance](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/detecting-walls-from-distance): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. Detecting walls from distance!
- [Detecting walls from distance – Exercise](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/detecting-walls-from-distance-exercise): Exercises, 2.99 EUR. Detecting walls from distance – Exercise
- [Knowing your location](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/knowing-your-location): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. Knowing your location
- [Colors – VEXCode VR](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/colors-vexcode-vr): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. Eye Sensors on the VR Robot
The VR Robot has two Eye Sensors, one that faces forward, and another that faces down.
The sensors can detect if there is an object present as well as detect color (red, green, blue, none).
The Eye Sensor values can be displayed on the Dashboard in VEXcode VR.
- [Colors – Exercise](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/colors-exercise): Exercises, 2.99 EUR. Colors – Exercise
- [Moving disks](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/moving-disks): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. Moving disks
- [Moving disks – Exercises](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/moving-disks-exercises): Exercises, 2.99 EUR. Learn how to use the electromagnet to pick up and place disks into the goals.
- [Developing Algorithms](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/developing-algorithms): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. Algorithms are precise sequences of instructions, implemented using programming languages, like VEXcode VR, for processes to be carried out by a VR Robot.
- [Developing Algorithms – exercises](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/developing-algorithms-exercises): Exercises, 2.99 EUR. Developing Algorithms – exercises
- [Encoded message – VEXCode VR](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/encoded-message-vexcode-vr): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. Encoded message – VEXCode VR
- [Spiral Grid](https://robotics-slovenia.com/product/spiral-grid): Lesson, 2.99 EUR. How to Draw Spiral Grid…

## Latest articles
- [Unleashing Creativity: The Power of Design Technology in IB Schools](https://robotics-slovenia.com/unleashing-creativity-the-power-of-design-technology-in-ib-schools) (2024-11-30): In the rapidly evolving landscape of 21st-century education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum has emerged as a beacon of holi...
- [The Power of Chain Reactions: Building Success Through Systematic Learning and Collaboration with VEX IQ Robotics](https://robotics-slovenia.com/the-power-of-chain-reactions-building-success-through-systematic-learning-and-collaboration-with-vex-iq-robotics) (2024-10-30): Winston Churchill’s observation that “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm” perfectly captures the essence
- [Building More Than Robots: Success Through Persistence in VEX Workshops](https://robotics-slovenia.com/building-more-than-robots-success-through-persistence-in-vex-workshops) (2024-10-28): Success is earned, not given. Stay committed, and your hard work will pay off. After years of leading VEX Robotics
- [Don’t Wait for Opportunity, Create It: Empowering STEM Students Through an Inquiry-Driven IB Framework](https://robotics-slovenia.com/dont-wait-for-opportunity-create-it-empowering-stem-students-through-an-inquiry-driven-ib-framework) (2024-10-24): The rapid evolution of science and technology demands an educational approach that not only imparts knowledge but also cultivates the
- [Navigating the World of VEX Robotics Education: Insights from a STEM Teacher](https://robotics-slovenia.com/navigating-the-world-of-vex-robotics-education-insights-from-a-stem-teacher) (2024-10-19): Introduction As I sit down to write this blog post, I can’t help but reflect on my journey as an
- [More Than Climbing Trees: How VEX Robotics Creates Opportunities for Every Student](https://robotics-slovenia.com/more-than-climbing-trees-how-vex-robotics-creates-opportunities-for-every-student) (2024-10-15): That image, with the animals lined up before the “climb that tree” test, perfectly illustrates the flaw in a one-size-fits-all
- [Success Begins in the Mind: A Music Teacher’s Journey into the World of VEX Robotics](https://robotics-slovenia.com/success-begins-in-the-mind-a-music-teachers-journey-into-the-world-of-vex-robotics) (2024-10-14): Success, for me, is about embracing the unexpected, constantly evolving, and finding fulfillment in new challenges. It’s about recognizing t...
- [Carving Out Success: Persistence as Your Secret Weapon in STEM and VEX Robotics](https://robotics-slovenia.com/carving-out-success-persistence-as-your-secret-weapon-in-stem-and-vex-robotics) (2024-10-13): “A drop of water hollows a stone, not by force, but by falling often.” This ancient proverb, often attributed to
- [“Knowledge is of No Value Unless You Put it Into Practice”: A STEM and VEX Robotics Perspective](https://robotics-slovenia.com/knowledge-is-of-no-value-unless-you-put-it-into-practice-a-stem-and-vex-robotics-perspective) (2024-10-01): Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving world, knowledge alone is no longer sufficient. The true value of knowledge is realized when
- [Fostering Innovative Thinking in IB STEM Education](https://robotics-slovenia.com/fostering-innovative-thinking-in-ib-stem-education) (2024-09-20): “Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness.” This profound metaphor, often attributed to Alejandro Jodorowsky, encapsulates a
- [Unlocking Curiosity: 5 Questions to Engage Young Learners in STEM through VEX Robotics](https://robotics-slovenia.com/unlocking-curiosity-5-questions-to-engage-young-learners-in-stem-through-vex-robotics) (2024-09-18): Asking children about their day often leads to the predictable response of “fine” or “good.” It’s a conversation stopper, especially
- [Empowering Minds: The Positive Impact of STEM and VEX IQ Robotics](https://robotics-slovenia.com/empowering-minds-the-positive-impact-of-stem-and-vex-iq-robotics) (2024-09-08): In the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and VEX IQ robotics, there’s a powerful truth: “Knowledge isn’t
- [Educational Stagnation: The Fallout from School Leaders Without Vision](https://robotics-slovenia.com/educational-stagnation-the-fallout-from-headmasters-without-vision) (2024-09-03): In the ever-evolving landscape of education, visionary leadership is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Yet, across countless schools, we w...
- [Empowering Future Innovators: Teaching STEM Concepts Through VEX Robotics](https://robotics-slovenia.com/empowering-future-innovators-teaching-stem-concepts-through-vex-robotics) (2024-09-03): In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one thing remains constant:  the need to prepare our students for the future. As
- [The Impact and Challenges of Teaching STEM Across the Curriculum](https://robotics-slovenia.com/the-impact-and-challenges-of-teaching-stem-across-the-curriculum) (2024-08-30): In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the importance of STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) ca...

## Related sites
- [RoboTech](https://robotech.si/) (Slovenian): courses, camps, workshops and teacher training in robotics for children and teachers in Slovenia, Ptuj. RoboTech is also a co-organiser of the Slovenian Open.

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