Team Breakdown
Our teams
Mechanical
The Mechanical Team is responsible for the full design cycle of our competition robots and high-durability subsystems. Our members specialize in 3D modeling using SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and high-precision manufacturing. We ensure our platforms are engineered to survive high-impact environments while maintaining peak performance.
Hardware
The Hardware Team utilizes Altium Designer to create custom power distribution boards and high-reliability circuitry. We build the electrical backbone for our systems, focusing on low-latency communication and efficient energy management to keep our robots running in demanding scenarios.
controls
The Control Team develops the embedded real-time systems that drive our robots. Using STM32 microcontrollers, we handle the gathering and processing of data from multiple sensors to design responsive and stable control algorithms for complex robotic movement.
software
The Software Team develops the intelligence behind our robots. We focus on computer vision and advanced sensing to create proprietary auto-aiming and auto-tracking systems. Our work turns raw data into real-time decisions, giving our team a distinct edge on the field.
operations
The Operations Team manages the AARC brand, oversees technical logistics, and builds strategic relationships with our partners. We act as the bridge between the lab and the professional world, ensuring our members have the networking and resources they need to transition into top-tier engineering careers.
Team Members
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Kiet La
Project Manager
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Fardeen Madhurjo
Operations Manager
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Amy Zheng
Operations Manager
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Francis Tran
Mechanical Lead
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Brett Tykwinski
Mechanical Lead
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Jarek Freemark
Hardware Lead
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Pablo Osorio
Hardware Lead
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James Fu
Controls Lead
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Mark Fukami
Controls Lead
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Junlong Shen
Software Lead
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Amy Jeong
Mechanical
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Yuna Oh
UX Designer
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Robyn DeWet
Operations
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Meredith Purdy
Operations
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Anyka
Hardware
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Connor Chan
Mechanical
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Jinton Chang
Mechanical
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Nivas Tirumandas
Mechanical
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Prasanta Karki
Mechanical
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Aayan Khan
Mechanical
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Abrar Zahin
Mechanical
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Christopher Jones
Mechanical
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John Olofernes
Hardware
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Armaandeep Khunkhun
Hardware
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Toby Braun
Hardware
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Samuel Wolde
Hardware
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Daniel Malekzad
Hardware
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Aryan Khan
Hardware
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Guankai Feng
Hardware
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Pavlo Kostenko
Hardware
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Lucas Chiu
Hardware
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Jiya Kainth
Hardware
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Rey Eleccion
Hardware
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Belle
Operations
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Carys
Operations
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Madelina
Operations
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Sammy
Operations
TEAM MOMENTS
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RMNA 2025
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RMNA 2025
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RMNA 2024
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RMNA 2023
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RMNA 2023
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Open House 2020
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2019 AI Conference
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ICRA 2019
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Build Session
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RMUC 2018
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Team Meetings
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Community Activities
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New Season Oritention