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The main difference between Battlebots and FIRST is that in Battlebots you not only accept the possibility, you realize the goal is to immobilize (aka; destroy) the opponent, where as in FIRST you are told to approach this game and everything you do with gracious professionalism, and the goal here is to win the game

There is a whole lot of gracious professionalism in BattleBots like Mr. B pointed out.

Did you know Dan D.--a BattleBots competitor, Robotica & BattleBots host, FIRST judge, and Innovation FIRST resaler and on-site competition support staff--also designs and supplies custom parts used by virtually all BattleBots competitors? Did you know the heavyweight champ Whyachi team machines parts for other competitors? Did you know the Mauler team opens up their house as a bed & breakfast for others during competitions?

It isn't as clear from watching the show, but gracious professionalism is there.

Dan