Our Mission

Not just a program, but a mission to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

EPIC Labs Robotics – FTC aims to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders who can promote the accessibility of the field to communities around the world— motivating children from diverse as well as under-privileged backgrounds to approach any problem with a STEM solution, and promoting a culture of STEM competency. EPIC Labs FTC aims to do all of this while hosting a competitive program that champions gracious professionalism.

 
Our Team

Uzair Saeed

Team Captain

Hi! I'm Uzair, a 16 year old rising senior and team captain of EPIC Odyssey. In my free time, I enjoy talking to and spending time with friends, playing video games, and basketball.

Saarah Shekha

Builder

I joined this Robotics Program because I was interested to learn about different engineering and STEM concepts that I don't get exposed to in a normal school curriculum. I am the type of person who loves challenges and likes to think through problems to come up with solutions. I love hands-on experiences that allow me to learn and grow, and I will always be ready to work with the team to bring an idea to life.

Rayan Hussain

Builder

I’m in the building subteam, I’m 13 years old, and I joined because I just moved and wanted to branch out into my community. In my free time, I like to read and play video games. This program is one of my biggest hobbies because of how fun and hands on it is

Aneesa Mohsin

Builder

Reason for joining: wanted to learn more about the uses of STEM and make friendships I love playing basketball and enjoy drawing. I also like listening to music and spending time with my family

Abdusaboor Muhammad

Builder

My name is Abdus Saboor Mohammed. I am 15 years old and I am part of the building sub team. I joined because I wanted it increase my knowledge in the STEM field and help build complex mechanisms

Santosh Gadela

Quality Assurance

I joined this team because of my love for STEM and robotics. Ever since I was a kid, I was always interested in engineering and science, and the Epic Odyssey team has given me a chance to gain more experience in robotics. My name is Santosh Gedela, and I am a part of the IB program at Plano East. I am very excited to be a part of this team and would like to expand my knowledge in STEM.

Kapil Taspa

Quality Assurance

I joined this program to use my knowledge of robotics as well as learn more about how it is used. Furthermore, being exposed to these topics at a young age is beneficial. I have been fascinated computer systems since I was little and continued to learn about them all throughout highschool so far. After recent discoveries of my interests in FTC, I am proud to be apart of the EPIC Odyssey Team for this season

Musab Umair

Quality Assurance

The reason i joined is bc i had a growing interest in robotics and wanted to get in touch with the people in the community. another reason is bc i want to be a mechanical engineer when i grow up so i feel like this program helps with that
About me: My name is Musab 13 yrs old and some of my hobbies are I'm a cricket player I like basketball and swimming and also play football. I want to be an mechanical engineer when grow up

Maryam Kashif

Programmer

Ibrahim Arab

CAD/3D-Modeling

I am a rising Junior at Highland Park High School. I am a driver and 3D modeler for the EPIC Odyssey FTC team. I joined this program because it contained many different STEM-related training for me such as CAD training. As I am looking for a career in STEM, I knew that this program can help better me in different STEM subjects. The organization, FIRST, had many STEM Activities built in their competition, First Tech Challenge. Not to mention, the local mosque was hosting a new team and I knew I had to join.

Ismail Arab

CAD/3D-Modeling

I joined because I wanted to expand my knowledge and abilities in STEM as well as to inspire the youth to also partake STEM activities like this I am a rising junior in high school, a club rower, and play almost every sport to exist. I also love hanging out with my friends and family

Amith Yedavalli

CAD/3D-Modeling

Hi I'm Amith, a CAD team member with 5 years of experience in FIRST. I'm 16 years old, and Robotics in FIRST has been my main passion for as long as I remember. As an experienced member, I hope to share my knowledge of REV systems design, and to learn how to design in different robotics platforms like goBuilda and actobots. Thank you!

Salaah Sayed

Marketing/Videographer

Hello, my name is Salaah Sayed, I am in 8th grade and I am 13 years old. I have been building and creating robots and machines for almost seven years. So, when I heard EPIC mosque was doing it’s own FTC robotics program, I couldn't resist applying. I have been selected in the marketing subteam, where I help film and create graphic design for the team. For a long time, I have been interested in the field of robotics and engineering.

Ezyan Bhayani

Marketing/Graphic Designer/Editor

I joined the team in order to better explore and understand the world of engineering in hopes of pursuing it as my career in the future. My name is Ezyan Bhayani and I go to the IB world school at Plano East, where I am a member of many extracurricular such as Orchestra, Robotics, and Tech Theater. Outside of school I swim, program, and play chess in my free time.

Ammar Salman

Marketing/Graphic Designer

My name is Ammar Salman, I'm 15 years old and I'm on the Marketing team 1 sub-team. I joined EPIC's FTC team because I wanted to advance my knowledge about the robotics field and become more involved with my community as a whole. I love trying new things and want to encourage others to do the same. I'm so very exited to be on the EPIC FTC team and I know we are going to have an amazing year!

Roshan Vajinapalli

Documentation

My name is Roshan Vajinapalli, and I am an upcoming junior at Plano East, I love writing and documentation as it is something that I have always loved to do. I love researching, hearing about the experiences of other people and putting it into words on paper

Rayyan Akhtar

Documentation

My name is Rayyan Akhtar, I'm 16 years old and I'm on the Documentation sub-team. I joined EPIC's FTC team because I wanted to expand my knowledge about robotics and gain some real-world experience. I want to inspire others to learn more about STEM and I'm excited for this new year!

Ameen Chougle

Programmer

I joined this team because I wanted to spend my free time on something productive and interesting, and when I found out about this program, it intrigued me, and I decided to join I am a junior at Plano East Senior High, currently trying to survive the rigorous program that is IB. I like to spend my time with my family or friends, or just goof off by myself...