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11th Grade • Building the Future
Robotics & MechatronicsInnovation & EngineeringEducation for All
Ashwin Cheripally
Robotics Enthusiast | Co-Founder, Cheri Foundation | Mars Society 1st Place Winner
Key Achievements
Mars Society
1st Place - USC 2025
School Ambassador
DPS Miyapur 2026-27
Plaksha YTS
Best Robot - Equibot
DPS Robotics
2nd Place
Cheri Foundation
₹4.5L+ Raised
About Me
Engineering solutions for real-world problems
India•11th Grade
Where Engineering Meets Purpose
I build robots, but more importantly, I build solutions. As a 11th grade student, I've learned that the best engineering happens when you're solving problems that matter to real people.
That's why I co-founded the Cheri Foundation, helping 700+ rural students access the same opportunities I've had, mentoring 50+ personally and raising ₹4.5 lakh for education. From building Equibot at Plaksha YTS, to winning 1st place at the international Mars Society competition and presenting at USC, to shipping live AI products, I keep turning ambitious ideas into working things.
700+
Students Reached
₹4.5L
Funds Raised
6+
Products & Projects
Engineering Focus
The technologies and disciplines I build with
Core Engineering Focus
AI AgentsRobotics EngineeringRAGLLMsOllamaDeepSeekXGBoostFastAPIASP.NET CoreNext.jsPostgreSQLDockerLinux
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Robotics Engineering
Embedded computing, sensors, voice interaction, computer vision, intelligent assistants, and AI-connected robotic systems.
03
Machine Learning
Prediction, ranking, recommendation, anomaly detection, explainable scoring, and production ML services.
Products & Ventures
Software products I've designed and built
Unified STEM learning ecosystem: everything a student needs in one place.
Quizzes & full-length mock examsDaily challengesLive classes & mentoringAcademic competitions
Talent and hiring platform connecting candidates with opportunities.
Job postingsCandidate matchingApplicant tracking
Private AI knowledge assistant (RAG) for an organization's own data.
Answers from your own documentsEvery answer cited with sourcesRuns fully on-premise / privateSays when it doesn't know
Featured Achievement
Mars Society Convention 2025
Team SOLACE - 1st Place Winners at the International Mars Mission Design Competition
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
Read the story on LinkedIn1st Place Overall
International Design Competition
1st in Engineering
Engineering Division Winner
International Competition
Students from all over the world
Travelled to USA
Presented at USC, Los Angeles
At the 28th Annual Mars Society Convention, USC
Presenting Team SOLACE's Mars atmospheric experiments at USC
Presenting Team SOLACE's Mars mission design (Fission Surface Power) at USC
About the Mission
Led the Engineering team for Team SOLACE in designing a complete theoretical 1.5-year mission to Mars. Our project included designing maps, rovers, and innovative solutions for Mars exploration. The competition brought together students from all over the world, and our team emerged victorious with 1st position overall and 1st place in the Engineering division.
Mission PlanningRover DesignRadiation ShieldingRisk AssessmentEngineering Leadership
Olympiads
National and international academic olympiad honors
Leadership & Initiatives
Creating impact through education and community service
Founded to support those who have the potential and ambition but cannot afford opportunities. Through school visits, mentorship classes, and fundraising, we're making education and comfort accessible to those in need.
700+
Students Reached
₹4.5L+
Funds Raised
₹20K+
Old Age Donations
Launched the Empower Education fundraiser to raise funds for donating basic school supplies to children in rural areas. Successfully raised close to ₹4.5 Lakhs and donated equipment to many schools.
₹4.5L
Amount Raised
Multiple
Schools Supported
3-10
Grades Taught
Conducted a career guidance program at a village school to help students explore their options and aspirations after 10th grade. To spark engagement, organized a maths competition and rewarded the top performers with meaningful prizes.
Desktop
1st Prize
₹500
2nd Prize
Career + Maths
Focus
School Ambassador
School Ambassador
Delhi Public School, Miyapur • 2026 - 2027
Selected as School Ambassador for Delhi Public School, Miyapur for the 2026-2027 academic year, representing the student body and the values of the school across events and initiatives.
Ambassador
Role
DPS Miyapur
School
2026-27
Term
Judge & Cheri Foundation Gold Sponsor
TINKERFEST 3.0 Judge & Gold Sponsor
Chaman Bharatiya School, Bangalore • January 2026
Served as judge for TINKERFEST 3.0, evaluating student innovation across Shark Tank, F1 Racing, Drone Racing, and other hands-on STEM events. Cheri Foundation provided gold sponsorship to support experiential learning. This experience reinforced the power of real-world, hands-on learning to spark creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in students.
Judge
Role
School-wide
Event Scale
Gold
Sponsorship
Why I Lead: Education Changes Everything
Growing up, I saw brilliant kids in rural areas who never got the chance to explore their potential - not because they lacked talent, but because they lacked access. The Cheri Foundation is my answer to that injustice.
40%
Student Interest
₹4.5L+
Funds Raised
100+
Items Donated
8K+
Books, Supplies, Sports Equipment, Computer Labs, Puzzles
STEM Projects
Hands-on engineering and research experiences
Completed
Plaksha Young Tech Scholars (YTS) 2025
Equibot - Self-Balancing Robot
2025
Built the best self-balancing robot at Plaksha University's YTS program. One week of intensive theory classes combined with hands-on labs culminated in our team presenting Equibot on stage during the closing ceremony.
Gyroscope SensorsBalance SystemsWoodworkingAerodynamics+2 more
Built a self-balancing robot using gyroscope technology
Learned aerodynamics and balance principles
Completed
Self-Taught Project (Age 9)
Collect the Cubes - 3D Game
2020
At just 9 years old in grade 4, I created a 3D game called 'Collect the Cubes' where players collect cubes as fast as possible to gain coins. This early project sparked my passion for coding and game development.
C# ProgrammingUnity Game Engine3ds Max ModelingGame Design+1 more
Built complete 3D game at age 9
Self-taught C# programming in Unity
Competitions & Awards
Recognition for academic excellence and innovation
international•2025
Mars Society International Design Competition
The Mars Society
1st Place Overall & 1st in Engineering
Won 1st position overall and 1st in the Engineering division in an International design competition with students from all over the world. Invited to present at the 2025 Mars Society Convention at University of Southern California, LA, USA.
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national•2025
DPS Robotics Carnival
Delhi Public School
2nd Place
Robotics competition showcasing engineering skills and innovation in robot design and programming.
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national•2025
Plaksha Young Tech Scholars (YTS)
Plaksha University
Selected Participant - Best Robot
Intensive hands-on engineering program at Plaksha University. Our team built the best self-balancing robot (Equibot) and presented at the closing ceremony.
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national•2025
Aryabhatta Maths Competition
Aryabhatta Foundation
Participant
Mathematics competition testing problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning.
national•2025
DPS Nationals Archery
Delhi Public School
3rd Place
National-level archery competition among DPS schools across India.
national•2025
CBSE South Zone Nationals
CBSE
Participant
CBSE South Zone national archery championship representing school at zonal level.
regional•2026
TINKERFEST 3.0 Judge
Chaman Bharatiya School, Bangalore
Judge & Gold Sponsor
Selected as judge for TINKERFEST 3.0, evaluating student innovation across Shark Tank, F1 Racing, Drone Racing, and experiential STEM events. Cheri Foundation provided gold sponsorship.
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Certificates & Credentials
Recognition of learning and achievements
Robotics Project Certificate
Plaksha University
Mars Mission Research
Mars Society
Data Science & AI
IIT Madras
Python Programming
University of Michigan
C Programming Fundamentals
UC Santa Cruz
Beyond Academics
Exploring creativity, sports, and personal growth
sports
Archery
It gives a sense of calmness and peace to me. Whenever I do Archery, I forget all the things troubling me in life. Started 6 months ago and already competing at national level.
arts
Drawing & Art
Creative expression through sketching and illustration. Drawing helps me visualize ideas and relax.
reading
Reading
Passionate reader with a focus on mathematical research-oriented books. Reading expands my understanding of complex concepts.
technology
Design (Photoshop)
Creating visual content and designs using Adobe Photoshop for projects and presentations.
other
Mathematics
Strong foundation in mathematics with participation in competitions and a love for problem-solving.
My Journey
Key milestones in my journey
2026
Launched CheriMathLab & CheriMind
Founded and shipped two production AI products: CheriMathLab (a unified STEM learning platform) and CheriMind (a private RAG knowledge assistant).
project
2026
School Ambassador - DPS Miyapur
Selected as School Ambassador for Delhi Public School, Miyapur for the 2026-2027 academic year.
leadership
2026
National & International Olympiad Honors
Recognized in the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (Silver & Merit), the Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad, and the Ramanujan Challenge (National Rank 9).
achievement
2025
Mars Society - 1st Place (International)
Won 1st place overall and 1st in Engineering, then travelled to the USA to present at the Mars Society Convention at USC, Los Angeles.
achievement
2024
Founded Cheri Foundation
Started a nonprofit initiative to help underprivileged and rural students discover and develop their potential.
leadership
2020
First 3D Game - Age 9
Self-taught C# and Unity to build 'Collect the Cubes', a complete 3D game at age 9.
project
The Journey Continues...
What I'm Building Toward
Where I'm headed
I'm building toward a future where I can push the frontier of robotics, mechatronics, and intelligent systems, turning research into things people can actually use. I want to go deep on applied AI and engineering, work alongside people who build at the edge of what's possible, and keep shipping products that solve real problems. Just as important, I want to widen the door I walked through: growing the Cheri Foundation and platforms like CheriMathLab so that talented students, wherever they are from, get the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they deserve. The goal isn't a title or a destination; it's to keep building things that make engineering more powerful and education more accessible.
Gallery
Moments from my journey in STEM, leadership, and beyond
leadership
Leading a Cheri Foundation initiative
leadership
Presenting at the Mars Society Convention, USC, Los Angeles
leadership
Leadership moment at TINKERFEST 3.0
leadership
Judging innovative STEM projects at TINKERFEST 3.0, Bangalore
leadership
Participating in F1 racing competition at TINKERFEST
leadership
Engaging with student innovators at TINKERFEST 3.0
Let's Connect
Open to research opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about robotics and education
Get in Touch
Location
India
Currently seeking:
- Research mentorship opportunities
- Robotics project collaborations
- STEM competition teammates