FUNBOTICS

DMV Chapter

We are a student run non-profit organization that aims to provide a fun and educational environment for under served students to learn about STEM topics such as robotics and 3D printing.

Manya Yellepeddy

Manya Yellepeddy

Manya is a Junior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. She joined Funbotics in 2021 as an outreach manager. She currently runs the DMV chapter of Funbotics for 3D printing and CAD designing. She forges partneships with local communities and mobilises the volunteers for the camps.

Yuvaan Yellepeddy

Yuvaan Yellepeddy

Yuvaan is a Freshman at Oakton High School. He joined fubotics in 2021 as a student to learn 3D printing and CAD designing. Now, he is a freshman at highschool who currently teaches these subjects in the DMV area. Yuvaan is an avid 3D printer who has done countless projects thanks to Funbotics.

Sidhvik Avasarala

Sidhvik Avasarala

Sidhvik is an eighth-grade student at Benton Middle School with a deep passion for robotics. He joined Funbotics in 2025 as a volunteer, bringing years of hands-on experience and dedication to the field. His robotics journey began in fourth grade with VEX IQ, where he served as a coder, builder, and driver for his team. Over the years, he has continued to excel in both VEX IQ and VEX V5 competitions at the elementary and middle school levels. Sidhvik has competed in numerous state, national, and international robotics events, with his teams qualifying for the Virginia State Championship every year since fourth grade, advancing to the VEX World Championship twice, and earning a spot at the CREATE U.S. Robotics Tournament once. A true robotics enthusiast, Sidhvik continues to explore new technologies, sharpen his engineering and programming skills, and inspire younger students through his volunteer work with Funbotics.

Ansh Gupta

Ansh Gupta

Ansh is a Sophomore at Oakton High School. He joined Funbotics in 2022 as a volunteer. He is now a teacher for the DMV chapter of Funbotics, where he teaches students about 3D printing and CAD designing.

Jonathan Tsai

Jonathan Tsai

Jonny is a Freshman at Chantily High School. He joined Funbotics in 2024 as a volunteer. Jonny is a robotics enthusiast and participated in several FTC competitions. He is excited to teach robotics to younger kids and help them learn about the world of robotics.

Nathan Wu

Nathan Wu

Nathan is a 7th grader at Thoreau Middle School. He joined Funbotics in 2024 as a volunteer. Nathan is a robotics enthusiast and participated in several FTC competitions. He is a great asset to the team

Sohum Das

Sohum Das

Sohum is a 7th grader at Cooper Middle School. He joined Funbotics in 2024 as a volunteer. Sohum is a robotics enthusiast and participated in several VEX robotics competitions. He is a great asset to the team