Thoughts on Robot Wars?

[Jeff K.]

Originally Posted by JoeXIII'007

Gee, and with all the sponsorship, that not only FIRST gets, but all the teams, FIRST is going to a be a superpower of sorts.

It's going to be crazy.

Well...just remember, gracious professionalism, they might donate the money towards a foundation or start more programs for younger kids so they get started in robotics. FIRST isn't a money hungry company.

[IA-Howitzer]

Well, of course they have tons of money. Personaly I would guess about 25-50 million per year. That might sound like it is a bit much, but they have tons of huge name brand sponsors. Coca Cola bought some air time at the National event and had their logo out on the screen for a while. On top of all the other costs, they have to have enough money to buy transporation for themselves (Segways)and tons of other expeses.

[Joe Matt]

Originally Posted by IA-Howitzer

Well, of course they have tons of money. Personaly I would guess about 25-50 million per year. That might sound like it is a bit much, but they have tons of huge name brand sponsors. Coca Cola bought some air time at the National event and had their logo out on the screen for a while. On top of all the other costs, they have to have enough money to buy transporation for themselves (Segways)and tons of other expeses.

May I suggest looking at the 2004 Annual Summary? (p. 21)

http://www.usfirst.org/about/2004/annualreport2004.pdf

BTW, the Segways are brought in by the judges themselves, FIRST did not buy them.