Thread: Is FIRST about Robot?
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Re: Is FIRST about Robot?
Is FIRST about the robot? No, its about Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology, as the self-defining name states.

Are FIRST's robotics competitions (FLL, FTC, FRC) about the robot? Yes, since they are all competitions involving robots that represent a team in which the performance of the robot affects the team directly.

Can a robotics competition feature non-robotics elements? Sure, and these ones definitely do. The whole litany of awards which emphasize attaining a goal either in conjunction with or superior to robot design and performance is exactly how FIRST adds said elements to their competitions.

What should your FIRST team focus on more? Whatever the heck it thinks it should focus on. My personal recommendation is tread the line in-between to reap the benefits and experiences of both robot-focused and non-robotics-focused competition.
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