FIRST is really looking into the Einstein problems

[Zebra_Fact_Man]

Originally Posted by Ether

wrong word choice.

I can see what you mean by this, but why I selected this word, I guess, is because FIRST could have always just either blamed the individual robots or claimed it to be a fluke (or some other variation that allows them to spend no money searching for a solution) until it inevitably happened again next year.

But instead they are discrediting no claims that there was a field issue and are taking all possible steps to right the wrongs for next year. Bravo! So often do I see the wrong thing done because it is easier/more convenient/cheaper. There was a problem and they plan to fix it.