Rubber Bandits #17288

Members

Three core pillars driving our team: Software, Mechanical, and Outreach.

Software

Autonomy, vision, controls, and tooling.

Varun Sai Dasari
Software Lead
Varun focuses on the robot’s autonomous systems and controls. He works on integrating sensors, debugging code, and building telemetry systems so the robot can operate reliably.
Sathwik Sai Dasari
Sathwik develops robot logic and sensor-based features that help the robot perform tasks effectively. He also builds failure-recovery systems and helps manage the team’s website.
Anushka Sinha
Anushka develops and manages the team website and software tools. She also contributes to robot mechanism ideas and supports the team’s technical branding.

Mechanical

Design, CAD, fabrication, and build.

Darian Jones
Mechanical Lead
Darian works on robot fabrication and integration of mechanical components. He helps maintain the robot and ensures knowledge about the robot’s systems is shared with the team.
Shriyansh Matha
Shriyansh works on the robot’s structural design and mechanical systems. He analyzes gear ratios, power transmission, weight distribution, and supports CAD development.
Jennifer Chen
Jennifer works on robot assembly and iterative improvements. She also helps with mechanical tuning, testing, and maintaining the robot throughout the season.
Abigail He
Abigail assists with robot fabrication and assembly of different robot iterations. She also helps test and tune the robot’s mechanical systems to improve performance.

Outreach

Brand, community, sponsors, and events.

Lakshmi Kataru
Outreach Lead
Lakshmi leads outreach coordination and manages the team’s social media presence. She also helps develop the Rubber Bandits brand and ensures the team communicates effectively with sponsors and the community.
Misha Goli
Misha focuses on financial planning and long-term sustainability for the team. She works on budgeting, sponsor relationships, and organizing documentation to keep the team running smoothly.
Aarush Kondabala
Aarush supports the team’s finance and outreach efforts. He works on communications, networking, and helping maintain relationships with sponsors and partners.
Ayaan Patel
Ayaan helps expand the team’s outreach by building STEM connections and partnerships. He also creates visual and design content while supporting grant research and team goals.