Vishnu Rengaraj

Class of 2016

Year joined the team: 2012

Sub-Teams: Mechanical 3, Robot Design, CAD, and Project Management (Chairman’s or Business Plan or Marketing)

What are 2 fun facts about you?

A fun fact about me is I like ketchup on my mac and cheese.
Another fun fact about me is I have a cat named Ismene. She’s brown and black with green eyes.

Why did you join the AdamBots?

I joined robotics for numerous reasons. At first, I joined robotics to further my knowledge about engineering and design. I stayed on the team because robotics is fun and we’re all family here.

What is your favorite memory from robotics?

My favorite memory was during the Diversity competition during OCCRA. Because of the shortage of team members, I was coach during our last match in which we scored the the most points.

What have you learned from being on the team?

I’ve learned many things over my two years in robotics. I learned how to design and create a robot but I also learned how to lead and communicate better.

What is special about FIRST?

FIRST is special because it teaches lessons about teamwork and problem-solving. Also, FIRST teaches life lessons about dealing with others and frustration.