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Originally Posted by dr. fragger
I'm sad to say that, at the regional level, all I've personally been met with when attempting to start a conversation with (or congratulating!) a Simbotics member was nothing short of a brick wall; a blank stare and quick flight. 2056 have always been very easy to chit chat with and just seem to be happier people overall.
As a machine, both teams' robots are very impressive, and I would love to sit down with whomever designed it just to pick their brains, or to sit-in on their designing sessions--this, I feel, would be extremely beneficial--to see their design and decision making process, more than anything, for inspiration (and recognition) of science and technology. Being crushed year after year is less inspiring (but it gives our David team a Goliath to look out for).
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I'm not sure which team member(s) you have talked too, but I can guarantee anytime I have talked to either member from both of these teams, I have been met with humbled responses and they have ALWAYS explained anything I have asked in detail regarding their robot or program.
I'm greatly upset at the way this thread has turned, this is a poor representation of FIRST and more specifically this event. This was a very enjoyable weekend and it is disappointing that the negative aspects are being highlighted.
Furthermore, I have never witnessed or experienced such a sentimental and moving moment in any FIRST event since 2003 then when Simbotics Chairman's Award video submission was played for the entire crowd shortly after their win .
It is impossible to sit there and not realize the affect this team has on their students, Ontario, Canada and the FIRST program and it's entirety. It is phenomenal the things they have accomplished, it truly is remarkable.
Before anyone else decides to make a comment regarding these teams, come to a regional that they are competing at, find a team member and talk to them, I can guarantee you will be amazed at the things they have to say.
Lastly, as a small example of the kind of people that 1114 is made of, the entire 1114 team stayed last night helping pack up the field until every single crate was on the truck. No questions asked, just pure generosity from their students and mentors.
Stop bad mouthing such an inspiring team and group of people.