VEX U at Kettering: Team KUdos
Where Kettering robotics students innovate, compete, and win.
Launched in 2022, 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
2025 VEX AI Worlds Energy and Excellence Award
Our team made history at the 2025 VEX AI Robotics Competition in Houston, earning the prestigious Excellence Award, the Energy Award, and an undefeated No. 1 ranking with their groundbreaking autonomous robot design.
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!
2025 Innovate Award
At the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship, we brought home the Innovate Award with a bold new approach that redefined the game.
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.“
“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.“
Our Robots
High Stakes: Rafiki and Simba
Over Under: Chip and Dale
Spin Up: Tom and Jerry
Our Sponsors
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.