[Joe Johnson]

I think that most teams are not really lying when they say they can do this or that skill and then cannot really do it.

We have all put our hearts into these robots. We have a difficult time believing that our children are not perfect.

Most of the time I believe that teams believe that their robot is more capable than is supported by objective data.

Yes, I believe it is important for teams to take a good long look in the mirror so that they know what they are and are not capable of doing. BUT...

...I think we should all keep a reserve of gracious professionalism handy for a disappointed parent who sees their child let them down in the glare of the spotlights… …again.

I believe it is more often wishful thinking than malicious lying.

Joe J.