[Max Boord]

I am a strong supporter of the Ri3D/ BuildBlitz robots for many perspectives.

1. They are a good example of what a mid level robot must/ will be capable of at regionals.
2. They provide a multitude of solid, tested, and documented mechanisms available from the start. This helps out teams who do not have the time, resources, or wish to prototype every type of mechanism capable of completing a task.
3. It allows teams strategy department to get working immediately knowing how the game will be played and what basic principals will or wont work.
4. For rookie teams, what better way to get an introduction to FIRST that seeing robots preforming this years game in a matter of hours.
5. The Ri3D builds can be an emergency backup in the event a team finds out late in the season there mechanism does not work.
6. By having 5 builds the chances of your alliance having a toaster/ printer/ box on wheels robot goes down significantly.
7. By showing off low cost, easy access machinable parts (versa system) less machining capable teams will have a solid place to start on construction materials and techniques that actually apply to them.