Thread: Thoughts about the future FIRST games
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Re: Thoughts about the future FIRST games
David, I have argued this for a while now (see my "FIRST solving world issues" post). I want to see something on a robot that can make a difference in daily life. Slowly, I think some aspects might be filtering in.

One of my mentors, for instance, is an alum of Team 33, the Killer Bees. One of the accomplishments that he brags is that something designed for their (2003? 2004?) robot is now being used on DaimlerChrysler cars.

Personally, I would prefer to have something that would be able to really make a difference. I would like to see something where a robot solves problems. Realistically, I'm not sure if that type of thing is a possibility in this program. That would take a lot of money, a lot of time and a lot more expertice than we can ask in this competition.

I do love the idea though. Please keep dreaming big, we need people in this world who aren't afraid to!
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