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Re: Winning Robot or Quality Robot?

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Originally Posted by KenWittlief
what the Phront said.

quality is measured by how well a system performs its required functions

and BTW: REAL engineers dont care about appearances! [Ken dives under desk]
Well, appearance could be a factor in achieving a goal. Part of winning a FIRST competition is getting picked for an alliance, and a strikingly attractive robot is a means to that end.

I can't wait to post pictures of our 2006 robot...
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