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Re: How do we make FIRST ready for prime time?
Posted by Dan.

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Posted on 8/15/2000 10:01 PM MST


In Reply to: I agree, with conditions. posted by Joe Johnson on 8/15/2000 8:49 PM MST:



Just for the sake of discussion, what does FIRST need to do in order to get into prime time? Nothing specific, let's just lay the framework for marketability. Let's assume that FIRST's philosophy remains the same; so the competition has to be non-destructive.

Here's what I think needs to happen:
------the robots need to be unique------
There need to be countless 'types' of robots, they need to be visually and functionally different even though they may be trying to accomplish the same thing. People want to give robots personalities and think of them as living creatures, this is easier when they're very unique visually. This was FIRST's best year in this respect; there were little wedges and great big armmed robots.
------the purpose of the robots needs to be simple and recognizable at first sight-------
This is why Battlebots can hook an audience so quickly. It's absolutely apparent, with no explanation, what's going on. And immediately you start thinking about what your robot would do. The moment I mentioned 'floppies' or 'trough' when describing the FIRST this year, I usually lost their attention.
Hmm, I can't think of anymore.
I think we should keep in mind that we can't look to long-established sports like racing or basketball for help. In order for FIRST to get its nails in the mass-market it needs to be far catchier and easier to understand than any established sport. I have no idea how that's supposed to happen though.
Dan

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