Huey

Huey is the VEX IQ Hero Bot used in the VIQRC 25-26 Mix & Match Playground.

Robot Overview

Huey supports standard VR controls and sensors such as the Inertial Sensor and Brain Timer, with additional Huey-specific features covered in Robot-Specific Blocks and Robot-Specific Python.

Motor Groups

Configuration & Python Command Name	Description
Claw Motor claw_motor	The claw can be opened and closed to pick up and drop Pins and Beams. The claw motor starts at 0 degrees and will be fully opened when spun open for at least 70 degrees.
Lift Motor lift_motor	The lift can be moved up and down to raise and lower Pins or Beams so they attach to one another. The lift motor starts at 0 degrees and will be fully lifted when spun up for 1450 degrees.

Components and Features

Component or Feature	Use	API Documentation
Drivetrain	Moves and turns the robot.	Blocks - Python
Claw Motor	Opens and closes the claw. This allows the robot to pick up and drop Pins and Beams.	Blocks - Python
Lift Motor	Raises and lowers the lift. This allows the robot to raise and lower Pins or Beams so they attach to one another.	Blocks - Python
AI Vision Sensor	Detects game objects so the robot can orient itself autonomously.	Blocks - Python
Distance Sensor	Returns how close an object is to the sensor.	Blocks - Python
Optical Sensor	Detects whether an object is in the claw and can identify its color.	Blocks - Python
Touch LED	Can be coded to change color.	Blocks - Python
Brain Timer	Tracks elapsed time since the project started.	Blocks - Python

Playgrounds

Playground	Description
VIQRC 25-26 Mix & Match	Manipulate Pins and Beams in the VIQRC 25-26 Virtual Skills field.