Our friends over at Robot Magazine sent us a note that they'd gotten an exclusive shot of the new Vex Robotics Development system that is in the works. The new system will be jointly created by
Revell Monogram LLC and
Innovation First, Inc. (the original developers of Vex). Innovation First will be in charge of engineering and development while Revell will be in charge of marketing and distribution.
The new Vex system will be developed cooperatively by both companies for the retail market. It will differ in design from the original Vex system being used in the educational market to make it more appealing in price point and ease of construction to a broader market. Initial shipments are planned for the summer of 2007.
Revell is known for their model and plastic kits. Both companies are privately owned.