[GaryVoshol]

I read Karthik's explanation of the Triplet Philosophy in an earlier thread, and have to say that I am cautiously supportive of it.

I would encourage anyone entering into such an agreement to do so with an exit strategy in mind from the beginning. One long-term commitment would be to invite students from a school without a team to join your team the first year. Collaborate as two separate teams the second year or maybe third year. Then split apart with separate designs, but share resouces (such as machining) when needed.

It must always be a collaboration though, not a "here's your robot, insert Tab A in to Slot B, have fun driving" thing.