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Sophomores kickstart robotics competition team
The community robotics team, Blast 10989, builds parts of their next robotics project. Over the summer, it held a weeklong camp for middle schoolers and rising freshmen. They hope to continue expanding their services to the community.
By Lexi Lin
In May, sophomores Virat and Vivaan Krishna Ponugoti founded 10989 Blast Robotics, a community-based robotics team under their 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Keystone STEM Alliance Inc. 10989 Blast is a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team that participates in competitions and provides community-based robotics opportunities.
Blast Robotics: Young Innovators Making Waves in STEM and Community Impact
Keystone STEM Alliance’s Team 10989 Celebrates Growth, Community Service, and FIRST Robotics Success
By Ajay Ghosh
DUBLIN, PA — From a simple idea sparked among friends to a thriving force in the world of competitive robotics, Blast Robotics (Team 10989) is quickly becoming a name to watch. Co-founded by Vivaan Ponugoti, who also serves as team captain of Keystone STEM Alliance, Inc., the group exemplifies youth-driven excellence and innovation in STEM education.