VEX U at Kettering: Team KUdos

VEX U team competing

Where Kettering robotics students innovate, compete, and win.

Launched in 2023, Kettering University's VEX U team, KUdos, has quickly risen to become a formidable force in collegiate robotics. As part of VEX U, a unique, university-level platform distinct from high school VEX Robotics, our team combines advanced engineering, programming, and design to compete at the highest levels — and you can help them achieve more.

Whether you're leveling up from a middle or high school VEX team or bringing a fresh perspective, as a member of KUdos, you’ll master computer-aided design (CAD) for precision modeling, implement 3D printing for custom parts, and write codes that ensure success in competitions. Join a team where ingenuity, resilience, and engineering excellence come to life.

VEX U World Championships Results

2024 Build Award Winners

In just our second year, KUdos’s attention to safety and detail clinched the prestigious Build Award at the VEX U World Championships!

2023 Sportsmanship Award Winners

Our inaugural year saw us not only qualify for the World Championships but also earn recognition for outstanding sportsmanship.

Our KUdos Team Members

“Every part of our robot is tested for durability before heading to a competition. We ensure everything works before we even build the final robot.“
Nathan Nguyen Mechanical Engineering ‘26
Nathan Nguyen
“This 2024 victory is just a stepping stone for our future. We have significantly improved from last year, and we plan on improving more and more each year.“
Katee Callicutt Mechanical Engineering ’27
Katte Callicut mechanical engineering student

Our Scholarships Fuel Robotics Aspirations

You have big goals. Aim even higher with Kettering’s robotics scholarships, which have awarded more than $5 million to students.

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