Thread: AMAA with FRC Director Frank Merrick 1/16 8:30pm EST
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Re: AMAA with FRC Director Frank Merrick 1/16 8:30pm EST
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How do you balance the positive influence of perennial contenders from high performing, high resource teams with the risk of discouraging students from low resource teams who feel they will never be able to compete at that level?

How do you think FRC compares to other, less expensive STEM robotics-oriented programs like VEX? What aspects of FRC offset the significant disparity in cost?

Do you think the influx of FRC-tailored solutions such as drive kits or chassis systems has helped or hindered innovation?
These. All of these.

And also, how many hours do you think teams spend each week during build season? How many hours do you think team's ought to spend each week?

And, as you look to expand FIRST Robotics, what is the plan (if any) for wider adoption and integration into public schools and career-technical education?
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