Who is using the kitbot?

[MikeDubreuil]

We're actually working on two robots. One specially designed for the game and another make out of the kit bot. The kit bot robot will be a practice robot for software and student driving. It will also be almost entirely high school built.

We found the kit bot to be of very high quality. The frame is solid as a rock and seems like it could be used to make a Battle-bot. The drive train seems very nice, we especially like how easy the assembly was.

Even for a 8 year veteran team we had serious debates about whether to use the materials in the kit bot. The kit bot really levels the playing field between rookies and veterans.

Is FIRST making it too easy?
I would say the answer is yes they are making it easier than years past. But I would also say that does that matter? If students are still inspired to pursue more advanced designs and eventually a career in the technology sector we still have met our ultimate goal.