What will the winners have over the rest of us

[slickguy2007]

In my opinion everyone has as good of a chance as everyone else. The reason being their are 5 other teams out there, a lot can happen. Any way I look at it, though, robots that are consistent and effective at whatever they do will be the champions. This is the hardest challenge of FIRST, that is being consistent in matches. Their are a lot of unknown variables and they could either work against you or in favor of you, but as long as you have a good strategy team you should be fine. Good luck to everyone!!


GO 1403!!!

[Koko Ed]

A trophy.

[santosh]

Strategy.

A highly effective scouting team in which the logistics of every match is carefully gathered, verified and computed into a general match strategy. The drive team is briefed in the beginning of each match by scouting on the strengths and weaknesses of friends and opponents, while being de-briefed after each match on observations of successful and unsuccessful game play.

[tangent]A bayesian inference will be used to predict the outcome of every match based on past conditions and strategies used.[/tangent]

[kevinw]

The winning alliance leading team will have a thorough understanding of how different robots complement their robot, and be able to select these robots.

If the top 2 teams qualify exceptionally well due to their vision tetra capability, picking each other would not necessarily serve them well.

Strategy will be key, and the teams that can extend strategy to team selection will do well.

[Lisa Rodriguez]

more wins.....

[Andy Baker]

Reliability. This is more important this year.

More matches, more robots, more action... those who don't breakdown and still can do things well will be the ones who end up on top.

Andy B.