Quest X Academy

Discover your passion.

Space Quest is a STEM experience designed to inspire students in grades 5th through 10th in Space, Robotics, Cyber Security, and Oceans.

Quest for Excellence programs include unprecedented access to the International Space Station, an underwater ROV 900 meters beneath the ocean’s surface, individual robotics experiences, and a cybersecurity course for beginners.

Quest X Academy

Quest X Academy is an official partner of Quest for Excellence, a nonprofit based in San Jose, CA, which is a provider of unique STEM programs.
We offer robotics, oceans, and cybersecurity along with an ISS space programs and deliver them through both online and in-person classes.
Quest for Excellence is led by the same leaders that helped VCS win an XPRIZE (Ocean Discovery), launch an underwater ROV with Monterey Bay Research Aquarium Institute, and send experiments to the International Space Station.
In other words, our programs are created to do real-world tasks in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Grade level
- 5th/6th grade
- 7th/8th grade
- 9th/10th grade
Class Dates
- Online classes (60 minutes)
  - Live broadcasts (M, W at 3:30 PM)
  - On demand classes (recorded) accessible 24/7
- In person classes (60 minutes)
Locations
- Online (MS Teams)
- Lake Forest, CA:
- Irvine, CA:
Currently, we offer three modules:
5th/6th grade:
- robo.100
- space.100
7th/8th grade:
- robo.100
- space.100
9th/10th grade:
- cyber.100
  - 12-classes (only online)
Our pricing is as follows:
- robo.100: $130
  - RQ100 Bot (as pictured on the left) + 6 classes (60 minutes each)
  - Online or in-person
- space.100: contact us
  - Only available at participating schools.
- cyber.100: contact us
Comprehensive Kit + Live Instruction: With robo.100, you'll receive a top-of-the-line robotics kit packed with all the necessary components. But that's not all - you'll also get 8 hours of live instruction from a STEM expert! Our expert instructors will guide you through every step of the way, ensuring you gain hands-on experience and invaluable insights into the world of robotics.
Fundamengal Engineering Concepts Mastery: robo.100 isn't just about building robots - it's about understanding the underlying engineering principles behind them. You'll receive instruction on essential engineering concepts, including electrical engineering, network engineering, and programming. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, robo.100 will expand your knowledge and skill set.
Open Source Technologies: At the heart of robo.100 lies the power of open-source technologies. We believe in the democratization of robotics, making it accessible to all. With robo.100, you'll have access to endless customization options, including the use of Lego-compatible parts. Unleash your creativity and bring your robot to life in ways you never thought possible!
Unique Competition Opportunities: Get ready to put your robot to the test with robo.100's competition opportunities. Unlike most robotics competitions that only offer team-based events, robo.100 provides both individual and co-op (team) competitions. Now, everyone can participate and showcase their skills, regardless of their budget or resources.

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ROBO.100 ROBO.300

Featured Course: robo.100

Real Engineering Concepts

robo.100 isn't just about building robots - it's about understanding the underlying engineering principles behind them. You'll receive instruction on essential engineering concepts, including electrical engineering, network engineering, and programming. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, robo.100 will expand your knowledge and skill set.

Open Source Technologies

At the heart of robo.100 lies the power of open-source technologies. We believe in the democratization of robotics, making it accessible to all. With robo.100, you'll have access to endless customization options, including the use of Lego-compatible parts. Unleash your creativity and bring your robot to life in ways you never thought possible!

Unique Competition Elements

Get ready to put your robot to the test with robo.100's competition opportunities. Unlike most robotics competitions that only offer team-based events, robo.100 provides both individual and co-op (team) competitions. Now, everyone can participate and showcase their skills, regardless of their budget or resources.

How the class works.

Industrial Strength Technology

The Robo.300 kit is a gateway into the field of advanced robotics. While the goal of the program is to inspire participants to customize and expand the platform beyond what the kit provides, Quest does provide many components that allow for advanced functionality right out of the box. Raspberry Pi 4 is the computer founda- tion including, a high-performance 64-bit quad-core processor, dual-display output via two Micro HDMI ports, up to 4K resolution, hardware video decoding at up to 4Kp60, up to 4GB of RAM, dual-band 2.4/5.0 GHz wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0, Giga- bit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and PoE capability, which allows for a quick start as well cus- tomization capable of taking you as far as your imagination will allow. Compli- mentary components include pan/tilt camera assemblies, advanced electronics with I/O support, custom software with support for teleoperations, and a widget-based, expandable user interface.

Clever Custom Competitions

Customize your own robot to complete various tasks in the competition. Mimic the drivers of the Mars Rover by driving your robot by only using the cameras that you put on the bot. Students teleoperate through their computer browsers behind blinds or thousands of miles away. They can’t see the whole landscape they can only see what their bot sees.

No Limits Robotics.

SPACE.100

The mystery of Space engages students as they build a heat experimentation platform, during which they learn grade appropriate concepts in mechanical, electrical and software engineering. They then create and run heat transfer experiments on earth and hypothesize what will happen in microgravity. Their software is then uploaded to the ISS and the results are returned for analysis. The whole experience is created to inspire students to aspirations that they never thought available to them.

CYBER.100

cyber.100 is an intensive course that provides students with a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity — led and taught by real industry cybersecurity experts.

Here’s what you can expect:

👩‍💻 4 hands-on labs
🛠️ Students will be equipped with industry-standard tools
🎯 Teaching aims:
- 📡 Wireless hacking
- 🌐 Web app hacking
- 🛡️ Host hardening
- 🔒 Network security
- 😎 Ethical hacking principles
✅ Upon completion — the ultimate hands-on cybersecurity challenge 💪:
- 🤖 Students defend their own robot
- 💥 Hack into other teams' robots
- 🎮 Navigate an obstacle course

Affiliations.

ISS National Lab

For over 20 years, the International Space Station has served as a hub for cutting-edge research managed by CASIS. Collaborating with NASA, it aims to advance scientific understanding of space for the benefit of humanity.
XPRIZE

The XPRIZE foundation is a non-profit organization that designs and hosts public competitions to solve the world’s most impossible problems intended to encourage technological development to accelerate an abundant and equitable future for all.
MBARI

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is a renowned oceanographic research institution dedicated to advancing the understanding and stewardship of the ocean through cutting-edge scientific research, technological innovation, and education.