The VEX Robotics World Championship, presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation, took place from April 25 to May 4 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Teams from all over the world came together to compete, celebrate their hard work, and push their robots to the limit in hopes of being crowned champions.
/ The Dallas Quest
My journey started with simply wanting to know how things work. That curiosity eventually carried me all the way to Dallas for the VEX World Championship. Walking into the arena felt like stepping into the future. Representing Uganda on a global robotics stage is something I’ll always be proud of. I was there to compete and show that learning, curiosity, and discovery can open doors to innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence.
/ Thrill of the Global Arena
The energy inside the stadium was unreal. Thousands of young engineers, robots buzzing, twirling, and rolling across the floors, teams fixing, testing, and cheering each other on. I worked with teams from different countries and quickly learned that no matter where we come from, we all speak the same language when it comes to problem-solving and technology.
/ The Spirit of Dallas
And Dallas itself was an adventure. Everything really is bigger; the buildings, the museums, and yes, even the cowboy hats. Beyond the competition, I discovered that engineering is about people rather than just about machines. I made friends who reminded me that whether you’re from Uganda or Texas, STEM connects us all. What started as a hobby was turning into a lifelong passion.
