Aarush Gota

Aarush Gota is a passionate innovator who leverages his love for engineering to make a meaningful impact in his community. As the programming lead and primary driver for his high school robotics team, he guided his team to victory in local competitions and helped them qualify for the FIRST World Championship. Aarush also co-founded the Wise Impact Charity Fund, which has donated over $15,000 to underfunded clubs at his school through investments and community events. Additionally, he is the founder and president of his school's Ping Pong Club, where he has organized multiple tournaments and developed a custom ping pong robot to enhance his training and skills. Aarush has also invented and filed a patent for a scalable automatic plant-watering device, which his family used to keep their plants hydrated during vacations. Currently, he is building a robot hand and a wearable fitness game device designed to make weightlifting more interactive. Looking ahead, Aarush plans to study Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan, where he hopes to launch a startup that combines his passion for engineering with innovative solutions to everyday challenges.