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Unread 31-01-2017, 17:17
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Re: FIRST Global Challenge

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Originally Posted by Steven Smith View Post
I see it more as a marketing/PR type of thing that is intended to drive growth in the other FIRST programs, versus getting growth purely within itself. As noted, they won't be striving for team growth as much as visibility/exposure, both for the FIRST program tree as well as individual efforts to expand FIRST into areas in the developing world.
In addition, there doesn't appear to be much difference than this and FTC just looking at the control system and building system. I even wouldn't be surprised if the current FTC stuff gets dropped for the Rev control system whenever the Modern Robotics deal is up.

Also, what are you willing to bet it'll be in Tokyo in 2020?
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