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Originally Posted by Cory
My first reaction to hearing that FIRST is trying to patent robotics competitions is that they're like a playground bully-trying to steal the ball and take it home with them.
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Where are you hearing that FIRST is trying to patent robotics competitions? The patent is about scoring and ranking algorithms.
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United States Patent 7,507,169
...so that the students, by engaging in the contest, are provided with an experience involving science and technology under processes as recited herein that motivate cooperation in the midst of competition for a highest final score on the playing field.
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