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Team Background

Meet Our Team

The brilliant minds behind our award-winning robotics innovations

Our Mentor

"A Mentor Who Once Walked Our Path β€” Now Lighting the Way Forward."

Ashutosh Maske - Team Mentor and Robotics Engineer

Ashutosh Maske

Team Mentor

Guides our team with 5+ years of competition experience. Led the team to 3 national championships and pioneered our signature high-efficiency drive system. His expertise in Circuit Designing and Electronics shapes our innovative approach.

Electronics Circuit Design FPV Expert

πŸ’» Designing Team

Blends CAD modeling πŸ“, UI/UX πŸŽ›οΈ, and web design 🌐 to shape both physical bots and our digital presence. Every design is built with purpose, clarity, and creative precision.

Pranay Gourkar

Pranay Gourkar

Web Developer & Designer

BVoc SD 3rd Yr

InterFace Design Front-End Concept Sprint
Arnav Borikar

Arnav Borikar

CAD Designer

BVoc SD 3rd Yr

Creative Hub 3-D Printing AutoCad
Sanidhya Dorle

Sanidhya Dorle

CAD Designer

BTECH MECH 3rd Yr

SolidWorks AutoCad Metallurgy
Sayali Karwade

Sayali Karwade

CAD Designer

BTECH ETC 4th Yr

ANSYS SolidWorks CATIA
Rushikesh_Mandewekar

Rushikesh M

CAD Designer

BTECH ETC 2nd Yr

SolidWorks AutoCad Metallurgy


πŸ”§ Technical Team

Responsible for selecting components 🧩, circuit design πŸ”Œ, embedded coding πŸ’», and full bot integration. They handle every wire, sensor, and signal with precision to ensure seamless performance.

Viraj Gaherwar

Viraj Gaherwar

Technical Crew

BVoc SD 3rd Sem

Power Systems Control Systems
Nishant Mujaria

Nishant Mujaria

Technical Crew

BVoc SD 3rd Sem

Sensor Integration Arduino
Palak Khonde

Palak Khonde

Technical Crew

BTECH AI 5th Sem

Circuit Fabrication Electronis
Jay Moundekar

Jay Moundekar

Technical Crew

BVoc Ar&Vr 3rd Sem

Prototyping Visuals & Outreach
Janhvi Mahakale

Janhavi Mahakale

Technical Crew

BTECH MECH 3rd Yr

Circuit Fabrication Power Supply
Hardik Channe

Hardik Channe

Technical Crew

BTECH ETC 2nd Yr

Circuit Fabrication Arduino
Roopam_Nimkar

Roopam_Nimkar

Technical Crew

BVOC CS 3rd Yr

Circuit Fabrication Prototyping
Rimjhim Kare

Rimjhim Kare

Technical Crew

BVOC SD 2nd Yr

Circuit Fabrication Arduino

βš™οΈFabrication Team

Cuts, welds, and assembles hardware πŸ”© from scratch, turning designs into sturdy, functional bot frames πŸ› οΈ. Where metal meets purpose

Kaushal Bodakhe

Kaushal Bodakhe

Structural Fabricator

BTECH ETC 5th Sem

Sheet Metal Works Surface Finishing
Utkarsh Dhore

Utkarsh Dhore

Structural Fabricator

BVoc SD 3rd Sem

Prototyping Building Welding
Aryan Mahule

Aryan Mahule

Structural Fabricator

BTECH CSE DS 1st Sem

Assembly Concept Designs
Aman_Sheikh

Aman_Sheikh

Structural Fabricator

BVOC SD 2nd Yr

Assembly Drilling
Krushna_Mune

Krushna_Mune

Structural Fabricator

BTECH ETC 2nd Yr

Assembly Drilling

πŸ“‹Management Team

Handles planning πŸ—“οΈ, logistics πŸ“¦, budgeting πŸ’°, and coordination across teams. They're the structure behind the action, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Devanshu Ekhar

Devanshu Ekhar

Management and Finance Lead

BTECH CSE 4th Yr

Budgeting Documentation Administration
Riddhi Tekade

Riddhi Tekade

Management Crew

BVOC SD 2nd Yr

Scheduling Outreach
Avni Bagga

Avni Bagga

Management Crew

BVOC SD 2nd Yr

Scheduling Outreach

πŸ“ΈMediaTeam

Captures the journey πŸ“· β€” builds, events, and competitions β€” through sharp visuals and edits 🎞️. They turn raw moments into stories that reflect who we are

Dhananjay Landge

Dhananjay Landge

Media Crew

BVoc SD 3rd Sem

Photography Highlight Clips
Neelam Hingal

Neelam Hingal

Media Crew

BVOC SD 2nd Yr

Editing Aftermovie Creations
Sakshi_Paraye

Sakshi_Paraye

Media Crew

BVOC SD 2nd Yr

Videography Event Coverage

πŸ› οΈ Maintenance Team

Ensures bots are repaired πŸ”§, calibrated βš™οΈ, and always ready to perform. They're the troubleshooters working quietly behind the scenes.

Lanngam

Lanngam Kabui

Maintenance Crew

BVoc SD 3rd Yr

Piloting Testing
Answesh Sonkusare

Anwesh Sonkusare

Maintenance Crew

BVoc SD 3rd Yr

Battery Management Safety Checks
Manasvi Wagh

Manasvi Wagh

Maintenance Crew

BTECH ETC 4th Yr

Wiring Scouting
Ojasmita_Kumbhare

Ojasmita_Kumbhare

Website Management

BTECH CSE 3rd Yr

Development Maintenance
Sanika_Bhade

Sanika_Bhade

Maintenance Crew

BVoc SD 2nd Yr

Battery Management Safety Checks
Hitisha Salway

Hitisha Salway

Maintenance Crew

BTECH ETC 2nd Yr

Designing Quick Repairs

Our Alumni

They passed on more than tools β€” they passed on a legacy of late nights and working bots. πŸ› οΈπŸ•“

Hannah Elsa Abraham - Former Management Team

Hannah Elsa Abraham

Former Management Team Member

Joel Jacob Varghese - Former Management Team

Joel Jacob Varghese

Former Fabrication Team Member

Harshit Pahune - Former Designing Team

Harshit Pahune

Former Designing Team Member

Mayur_Dhomne - Former Designing Team

Mayur Dhomne

Former Designing Team Member

Krishna Khodke - Former Media Team

Krishna Khodke

Former Media Team Member

Om Gawande - Former Media Team

Om Gawande

Former Media Team Member

Behind the Scenes

The Real Story

Late nights, busted bolts, weird snacks, and way too much cello tape — the chaos, laughs, and “how did that even work?” moments that keep Texcelrators running. Click any card to read the full story.

Drone Lab 7:30 PM · Dec 15

3D Printed Weapon I See !

Testing protype of our weapon using drill with attachment

Blanka Botz Meetup
Moment 11:00 AM · Dec 23

🧠 Tech Minds Unite

An electrifying meetup with Shahabaj Gawali — lead pilot of India’s top RoboWar team, Blanka Botz.

Workshop 2:30 AM · Mar 15

No Water? No Problem!

When water isn't available, creativity takes the lead!

Eric Edison Visit
Milestone 6:15 PM · Feb 22

Pure Talent, Pure Inspiration

9-year-old racing prodigy Eric Edison — Techfest IIT Bombay’s youngest International Full Throttle champ — visited our club during Technex!

Workshop 2:30 AM · Mar 15

Sideways Drone Launch

Why launch drone straight when you can launch it sideways?

Workshop 2:30 AM · Mar 15

🔥 No Grip? No Problem!

When Plan A is closed, the grinder becomes Plan B

Project 6:15 PM · Mar 12

New Project, New Challenges

Our journey continues beyond building an agricultural droneβ€”we are now engineering advanced technologies and intelligent features that will shape the next generation of precision farming solutions.
Preparation for the event
Milestone 6:15 PM · Feb 22

Hopes High, Bags ready!

We were ready with bags packed and spirits high!

College Ground 6:30 PM · Jan 15

Its Rugged, Isn't It? 💡⚡

More than a drone, it's a rugged aerial companion engineered to perform beyond limits and rise above every challenge

Eric Edison Visit
Milestone 6:15 PM · Feb 22

Pure Blessings 💡⚡

Marking the start of our RoboWars campaign with gratitude and determination.

More Stories Coming

Competition day, late-night grinds, workshop chaos — all being captured. Watch this space.

Workshop Competition Testing

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about robotics and innovation? We're always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you're a programmer, engineer, designer, or just enthusiastic about robotics, we have a place for you!

  • Work on cutting-edge robotics projects
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of experts
  • Participate in national and international competitions
  • Access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
Apply Now
Team members collaborating on a robotics project