Mini Bot - displeasure

[Jonathan Norris]

Originally Posted by Mike Martus

I do get that FIRST is trying to compete with VEX - but at our expense and stress level.

I think it is very obvious that the inclusion of FTC parts is a direct shot at the massive growth VEX has seen over the last couple years, and FTC's inability to gain the same traction. Its pretty disappointing that they are limiting the design challenge of the end game to force FTC onto FRC teams mainly for political reasons. As powerful of a program as FIRST is for inspiring students, playing politics like this sours my view of the organization.

I can tell you here in Canada there are many times more VEX teams then FTC teams...