Mission Statement

“Our main goal in Team Over Dr!ve is to promote fairness, equality, and gracious professionalism.” - Captain

What we do

Every year, First Tech Challenge, hosts a new game with specific rules and a game field that we need to design, program, and build a new robot for.

Our outreach team secures sponsorships, manages team finances, and organizes community events to grow STEM awareness and support our mission.

Outreach

CAD

Our CAD team designs efficient robot solutions in Fusion 360, creating builds optimized to complete tasks quickly and effectively.

Build

Our build team brings the CAD model to life, assembling GoBilda and REV parts and using machinery when needed to construct the robot.

Programming

Our programming team works with the build team to code and test autonomous functions while developing precise controls for the robot.

Our Team.

Our 2025-2026 team consists of a members from a variety of grades to ensure sustainability and diversity. Meet our team below!

Kadhir Arunmozhiselvan - Captain

Hello! My name is Kadhir Arun and I am the captain of OverDrive Robotics. This will be my third year in robotics, and I am involved in building the robot. Outside of robotics, you can see me reading or biking. Excited for the year ahead!

Jiya Madan - Head of Outreach & Finance

Hi! My name is Jiya and I'm a senior in my third year with Overdr!ve Robotics. I’m so excited to be serving as Head of Outreach & Finance to build meaningful connections with people and businesses to help grow STEM awareness and support our team. I also enjoy collaborating with my teammates and finding creative ways to showcase what we do. Outside of robotics, I love dancing, reading, and baking. I can’t wait to see everything we accomplish together this season!

Subanth Nanda Kumar - Head of Programming

Hello, I’m Subanth Nanda Kumar, a senior, and this is my fourth year with Overdr!ve Robotics. I have always enjoyed problem solving and using technology to tackle complex challenges, which is why I work on the programming side of our team. This season, I am especially excited to refine our systems, integrate new ideas, and collaborate with everyone to push our performance even further. Outside of robotics, I enjoy playing basketball, listening to music, and watching movies and TV shows. I’m looking forward to learning, growing, and helping our team succeed this year!

Ansika Raj Jampana - Head of Build

Hii! I’m Ansika Jampana and I’m a Junior in my third year with Overdr!ve Robotics. This year, I’m excited to be serving as Head of Build, where I’ll be a part of leading the team in constructing and refining our robot. I’m especially looking forward to working with the newer members and tackling new challenges throughout the season. Outside of robotics, I enjoy spending time with friends, art, deca, and more! I can’t wait to continue growing with this amazing team and making the most of this season!

Vrishank Erukulla - Head of CAD

Hey everyone! My name is Vrishank Erukulla and I am a junior this year. It’s my third year in OverDr!ve, and I’m currently our CAD lead. I’m excited to contribute to our design team to create a successful robot and do well in our competitions. Besides robotics, I love to read, play guitar, listen to music, and write. I’m ready to take this year’s challenge on and learn and grow from the obstacles our team faces!

Navin Senthil Kumar

Hello! My Name is Navin Senthil Kumar I am a Junior and this is my third year on the team. I have always been fascinated by building robots. That is why I got into this team 3 years ago. I hope to continue to contribute to build. Some of my hobbies are playing soccer, playing video games and doing astronomy. I am very excited about the upcoming season hope we can achieve a lot of things!

Yasho Chopperla

I am a junior, and this is my third year in High School Robotics. Throughout high school, I have been involved in robotics, including participation in VEX and FRC, where I have gained experience in design, coding, and teamwork. This year, I’m especially excited to contribute to the build and programming subteams while also helping the team grow through collaboration and outreach. Outside of robotics, I enjoy coding, tutoring, volunteering, and building model rockets. I am looking forward to sharpening my skills, taking on new challenges, and making a strong impact with the team this season!

Aishwarya Manian

Hello! I am Aishwarya Manian and I am a junior and this is my first year in Overdr!ve Robotics. I’ve always been curious about problem-solving and applying creativity to real-world challenges, which is what drew me to robotics. This year, I’m especially excited to contribute to both CAD and outreach while working alongside such a dedicated team. Outside of robotics, I enjoy drawing, volunteering, coding, and designing. I’m looking forward to growing my skills and taking on new challenges with the team this season!

Ishaan Tangudu

I’m a sophomore and this is my second year in robotics. I’ve always loved figuring out how things work, which led me to robotics. I’m excited to work on build and outreach this year and collaborate with an amazing team. Outside of robotics, I enjoy drawing, baking, and hanging out with my family and friends. I’m looking forward to the challenges and successes this season will bring!

Sid Chalamala

Hello! My name is Siddhartha Ram Chalamala, and I’m a sophomore at Independence High School, and this is my second year with Overdr!ve Robotics. I love problem-solving and working with my teammates to create innovative solutions and apply them to our robot. I’m elated to contribute to programming, build, and CAD! Outside of FTC, you’ll find me practicing taekwondo, performing on the violin, working on coding projects, or spending time with my family and friends. I’m looking forward to a successful 2025–2026 season!

Pranav Venkatraman

Hey! I am Pranav Venkatraman and I am a sophomore at Independence High School. This is my third year in FTC and my first year with Overdr!ve Robotics. I am interested in math, computer science, and innovation. I plan to help out the coding team this year, contributing to software design and critical planning. Outside of FTC, I like to play sports, debate, and spend time with family and friends. I am extremely excited and looking forward to a successful year with Overdr!ve Robotics!

Pranav Prakash

Hi, my name is Pranav Prakash, and I’m a sophomore. I've always been fascinated by the STEM field and problem-solving, which naturally led me to robotics. What I enjoy most about robotics is the opportunity to collaborate with my teammates to create innovative solutions, all while having a great time throughout the process. Outside of robotics, I enjoy playing tennis, competing in debate tournaments, and spending time with friends and family. I'm looking forward to a creative, productive, and successful year with Overdr!ve Robotics!

Jayant Rajadhyaksha

Hi guys, I’m Jayant! I go to Independence High School, where I run varsity cross country and track and also play basketball. I love spending time outdoors with friends and family, and I’m excited to be on the Outreach Team for this FTC robotics season!

Adrit Chaudhuri

Hi, I’m Adrit Chaudhuri, a freshman and excited to join Overdr!ve Robotics for my first year. I’ve always been passionate about machine learning and computer vision, especially using them to solve real-world problems–which is what bought me into robotics. This year, I’m eager to bring my skills in advanced computer vision and machine learning to help enhance our robot’s performance. I’m looking forward to growing my skills and solving challenges with the team this season!

Shriyanth Nanda Kumar

Hello! My name is Shriyanth Nanda Kumar and I am a freshman. This is my first year in Overdr!ve Robotics. I love learning different things and I also enjoy problem solving. This year, I will be doing CAD, Build, and Coding here at Overdr!ve Robotics. Some things I am interested in are coding and engineering. I hope to learn while helping the team succeed this year!