Meet the Team

The minds behind the machine

Team Members

Yuval

captain

Grade 9

Yuval

captain

Grade 9

Contributions

Led overall team strategy, mentored members, and oversaw robot design.

Yajas

vice captain

Grade 9

Yajas

vice captain

Grade 9

Contributions

Assisted in team management and led drive train assembly.

Viraj

driver

Grade 9

Viraj

driver

Grade 9

Contributions

Served as primary robot operator and led drive practice sessions.

Dev

programmer

Grade 8

Dev

programmer

Grade 8

Contributions

Developed the autonomous navigation algorithms and vision systems.

Anadya

programmer

Grade 8

Anadya

programmer

Grade 8

Contributions

Collaborated on autonomous pathing and tele-op control logic.

Shaaswad

builder

Grade 9

Shaaswad

builder

Grade 9

Contributions

Fabricated field elements and assembled structural components.

Anvit

builder

Grade 7

Anvit

builder

Grade 7

Contributions

Assisted with mechanical assembly and component mounting.

Rhea

designer

Grade 7

Rhea

designer

Grade 7

Contributions

Designed custom intake mechanisms and 3D printed parts.

Ritwik

inventory manager

Grade 7

Ritwik

inventory manager

Grade 7

Contributions

Managed parts inventory and ensured workshop organization.

Aadyam

inventory manager

Grade 7

Aadyam

inventory manager

Grade 7

Contributions

Maintained tool organization and safety protocols.

Vyom

marketing

Grade 7

Vyom

marketing

Grade 7

Contributions

Managed team social media presence and outreach documentation.

Mentors & Advisors

Binny Shrivastava

Satya Assistant Mentor

Binny Shrivastava

Satya Assistant Mentor

Mentorship Focus

Coordinated school logistics and supported outreach strategies.

Sunil Kumar

Satya Mentor

Sunil Kumar

Satya Mentor

Mentorship Focus

Provided administrative leadership and faculty oversight.

Dharm Raj Panwar

Steam Varsity - Main Team Advisor

Dharm Raj Panwar

Steam Varsity - Main Team Advisor

Mentorship Focus

Oversaw the entire project and provided technical expertise.

Paras Deshmukh

Steam Varsity - Software Advisor

Paras Deshmukh

Steam Varsity - Software Advisor

Mentorship Focus

Helped debug complex autonomous routines and vision pipelines.

Sumit Kumar

Steam Varsity - Software Advisor

Sumit Kumar

Steam Varsity - Software Advisor

Mentorship Focus

Assisted with custom CAD parts and robot functional logic.

Shubh

Steam Varsity - Hardware Advisor

Shubh

Steam Varsity - Hardware Advisor

Mentorship Focus

Guided the team on effective prototyping and iteration.

Our Mission & Goals

Our team goals for the season focus on three main pillars: Innovation, Sustainability, and Outreach.

Technical Innovation: To build a robust, reliable robot that integrates advanced software controls with custom-fabricated hardware. We aim to push the boundaries of what's possible with the standard FTC kit by incorporating custom CNC and 3D printed parts.

Sustainable Growth: As a team spanning grades 7 through 9, we are committed to knowledge transfer. Our older members mentor the younger ones, ensuring that skills in Java programming, CAD design, and mechanical engineering are passed down to sustain the team's future performance.

Community Outreach: We strive to spread the message of STEM in our community. Through demonstrations and workshops, we want to inspire other students to explore robotics and engineering. We believe that technology should be accessible to everyone.

Scientific Goals

Autonomous reliability

Achieve >90% consistency in autonomous block placement using PID control loops.

Drivetrain Efficiency

Minimize friction loss by using bearing-supported shafts and proper chain tensioning.

Sensor Fusion

Integrate IMU and Odometry for precise field localization.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diverse skill sets across 7th-9th grades.
  • Strong mentorship from alumni and professionals.
  • Access to advanced fabrication tools (CNC, 3D Printing).
  • Dedicated workspace at Satya School.

Weaknesses

  • Limited competition experience for new 7th graders.
  • Time management constraints due to academic pressure.
  • Budget limitations for high-end sensors.

Opportunities

  • Expanding outreach to local government schools.
  • Collaborating with other FTC teams for scrimmages.
  • Securing new corporate sponsorships.

Threats

  • Supply chain delays for parts.
  • Unexpected hardware failures during matches.
  • Rising costs of travel and registration.

Sustainability

Recruitment

We actively recruit from the middle school student body through 'Robot Demo Days' and STEM workshops. Interested students undergo a training camp before joining the core team.

Funding

Our budget is primarily supported by Satya School, with additional funding from corporate partners like Steam Varsity. We allocate funds strictly: 60% Robot, 20% Outreach, 20% Logistics.

Mentorship

Our unique 'Buddy System' pairs a senior member (9th grade) with a junior member (7th grade) to ensure knowledge transfer in CAD, Java, and Mechanical fabrication.