Recently, the 2025–2026 VEX Robotics World Championship successfully concluded in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
The Shanghai Jiao Tong University VEX Team delivered a strong and consistent performance throughout the competition. With solid technical capabilities and seamless teamwork, the team claimed the Overall Champion title in the University Division Skills Challenge.
More impressively, the team achieved a legendary result with perfect scores in both the Autonomous and Driver Skills Challenges, becoming the only team worldwide this season to accomplish a double perfect score in the Skills Challenge.
With outstanding strength and innovation, the SJTU team brought honor to Chinese universities in science and technology innovation.
About the Competition
The VEX Robotics World Championship is the largest, most widely participated, and most influential robotics competition in the world. It features multiple divisions for students of all ages. Among them, the VEX U (University) Division is exclusively for university students aged 18 and above, focusing on robot system integration, technical innovation, and real-time problem-solving abilities, representing the highest level of university robotics competitions.
This year’s championship brought together over 120 top teams from around the world, including prestigious institutions such as Purdue University, University of Michigan, Texas A&M University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Chongqing University, making the competition exceptionally intense.
Competition Recap
Facing a field of formidable opponents, the SJTU VEX Team demonstrated top-tier technical proficiency, mature strategic planning, and strong team cohesion. Through meticulous design, precise control, and efficient collaboration, the team dominated the qualification rounds, achieving a perfect 10 win record and securing first place on the leaderboard. In the highly anticipated Skills Challenge, the team performed under pressure with remarkable consistency, achieving perfect scores in both the Driver Skills and Autonomous Skills. They became the first and only team in the University Division this season to accomplish a double perfect score, decisively claiming the Skills Challenge Overall Championship and leaving the audience in awe.
From their outstanding performance in the qualification rounds to the perfect scores in the Skills Challenge, the Shanghai Jiao Tong University VEX Team fully demonstrated the world-class capabilities of Chinese youth in robotics competition and technological innovation, setting a new benchmark for the development of VEX Robotics in China.
International Exchange
On the competition floor, SJTU students engaged with robotics enthusiasts from around the world, demonstrating excellent technical skills, calm composure, and an open mindset. Through in-depth exchanges and collaborative learning, they earned widespread recognition from international peers, showcasing the confidence and professionalism of Chinese young talents in science and technology.
The SJTU VEX Robotics Team has always upheld a philosophy of openness and inclusivity, actively building bridges for international technical exchange. The team promotes open-source technology sharing, conducts team training, and fosters a deep integration of VEX robotics competitions with scientific research and innovation.
Moving forward, the SJTU VEX Robotics Team will continue to serve as a model and leader, building a comprehensive platform that integrates competitive excellence, scientific research, and talent development. By continually pushing their limits and pursuing excellence, the team aims to make even greater contributions to robotics education and the cultivation of innovative technology talents in China.
Source: Student Innovation Center
Editor: Chen Yuyang
Translated by：Zara
Proofread by: Denise
