Best Robot Ever(again)

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Originally Posted by indieFan

I keep reading these lists (Best Ever.. Top Ten.. etc.) and getting annoyed with them. To me, the best robots are not the ones such as Team 254's this year because it seemed to "dominate" the game. Instead, the best robots are the ones that allowed the students to learn something. After all, that is what FIRST is about.

indieFan

Why are you annoyed that people admire high quality robots?
Isn't this program about inspiration?

See... I'm inspired by the "Best ever.. top Ten... etc.".
Inspiration is the key to this program.

Don't get all high and mighty because you think you understand "what FIRST is about".
Really -- Get a grip. If you're annoyed that people admire the top contenders, perhaps you need to sit down and rethink your philosophy for FIRST.

Heck!
I would venture a guess, that the students on the teams Jason listed above get a lot out of this competition. I bet these same students learn a lot, and I'd even suggest that many go on to successful carreers in science and technology.

It's all about the inspiration.

If you can watch any of the robots on Jason Morrella's list without being seriously impressed, I'd be surprised.