Meet the minds behind the bots
At Bot Builders, we're a passionate team of 6th to 8th graders in Mason, Ohio. We thrive on the challenges of FLL, constantly growing and discovering new possibilities. We learn a lot and have fun, all while supporting the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI) in Indiana. Join us as we explore the world of robots and inspire discovery.

Advith: Public Relations Manager
Advith is our dedicated PR manager, always eager to communicate and incorporate feedback. He loves FLL because it constantly challenges him to explore new ideas and uncover fascinating solutions, much like an archaeologist unearthing history.

Vikram: Programming Lead
Vikram, our Coding Lead, masterfully crafts the programs that bring our robot to life. His favorite part of Bot Builders is the rewarding challenge of turning complex ideas into functional code, seeing our robot execute precise movements to solve all the missions.

Diya: Presentation Manager
Diya ensures our team's story and our findings are presented clearly and engagingly. As Presentation Manager, she enjoys the creative process of developing captivating presentations that showcase our hard work and passion for FLL and ARI, and makes sure our message gets across to our judges and you.

Matthew: Solution Lead
Mathew is our Solution Lead, a natural at identifying problems and devising clever solutions for our robot challenges, as well as our innovation project. He thrives on the analytical and inventive aspects of FLL, always finding the best path forward.

Jo: Team Captain & Building Lead
Jo not only captains our team but also leads the hands-on construction as Building Lead. She finds immense joy in the collaborative effort of physically bringing our robot designs to fruition, seeing our ideas take shape piece by piece.

Inika: Trifold Manager
Inika, our Trifold Manager, creatively designs our project display, making sure all our hard work and insights are beautifully showcased. She loves transforming complex information into an appealing and informative visual story for everyone to enjoy.
Pushing limits, inspiring discovery
Our team's biggest goal is to push the boundaries of our creativity, discovering just how capable our robot can become. We aspire to inspire you to visit ARI, help fund crucial archaeological research – which often lacks sufficient resources – and spark a deeper interest in archaeology. We have fun and learn more every day!