Neobotics Foundation Inc.

ABOUT US

We're on a mission to democratize autonomous systems education through cutting-edge technology and accessible learning platforms.

Our Journey

Building the future of autonomous education, one milestone at a time

FEB 2025

Neobotics Foundation Incorporated

Was incorporated on the 26th of February 2025 as a non-profit organization in Massachusetts. (EIN: 33-4004770)

MAR 2025

501(c)(3) Status Application

We have applied for the 501(c)(3) status which allows us to accept donations and become tax-exempt.

JUN 2025

501(c)(3) Status Achieved

We are now officially certified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and are actively pursuing funding opportunities.

JUN 2025

Nvidia Inception Program Acceptance

We are now part of the Nvidia Inception Program and are eligible to receive funding and resources from Nvidia.

JUL 2025

OpenSauce 2025 in San Mateo, CA

We participated in the OpenSauce 2025 as exhibitors, showcasing autonomous driving capabilities with human vs machine races.

SEPT 2025

Secured Google Ads Grant

We have secured the Google Ads Grant and are eligible to use up to $10,000 in funding per month for Google Ads.

SEPT 2025

Official Prototyping Phase Begins

Entered our official prototyping phase for the NeoRacer, marking a major step toward bringing our autonomous racing platform to life.

NOV 2025

First Prototype Testing

Successfully completed testing of our first NeoRacer prototype, validating core design concepts and gathering critical performance data.

JAN 2026

Second Prototype Development

Launched our second prototype featuring significant upgrades including a custom-designed PCB and refined hardware architecture.

JAN-FEB 2026

Test Course

Testing the second prototype in a controlled educational setting, collaborating with students and researchers.

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Our Team

Passionate innovators shaping the future of robotics education

Koneshka Bandyopadhyay

Koneshka Bandyopadhyay

CEO & Founder

Robotics and AI expert with a passion for education. Working on the overall direction of the company and the ecosystem

Jonathan Ran

Jonathan Ran

COO & Co-Founder

Day to day operations expert, managing company resources and ensuring the non-profit is running smoothly.

Dr. Bassel Mabsout

Dr. Bassel Mabsout

CSO & Co-Founder, Ph.D.

Specializes in learning-based control on agile, resource-constrained autonomous systems with works published in top venues.

Ansh Mehta

Ansh Mehta

CTO & Software Engineer

Holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Computer Engineering with 3 years of experience in embedded systems and robotics development.

Aarjun Mathur

Aarjun Mathur

CFO & Co-Founder

Economics graduate from Boston University with a minor in Business and Mathematical Statistics.

Ali Qattan

Ali Qattan

Embedded Engineer

Experienced embedded engineer and software engineer specializing in autonomous systems.

Patrick Kuzdzal

Patrick Kuzdzal

Software Engineer

Experienced software engineer specializing in robotics and autonomous systems.

Advisory Board

Distinguished experts guiding our technical direction and educational approach

Dr. Sertac Karaman

Dr. Sertac Karaman

Scientific Advisor

Professor at MIT

Director of MIT LIDS, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Pioneer in robotics and autonomous systems.

Dr. Renato Mancuso

Dr. Renato Mancuso

Scientific Advisor

Associate Professor at Boston University

Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Boston University, specializing in real-time systems and autonomous computing.

Dr. Richard West

Dr. Richard West

Scientific Advisor

Professor at Boston University & Chief Software Architect at Drako Motors

Professor in the Computer Science Department and renowned in the real-time OS research community.

Dr. Sibin Mohan

Dr. Sibin Mohan

Scientific Advisor

Professor at George Washington University

Expert in real-time and cyber-physical systems and systems security.

Dr. Ken Goldberg

Dr. Ken Goldberg

Scientific Advisor

Distinguished Chair and Professor at UC Berkeley

Robotics and AI researcher; Director of AUTOLAB at UC Berkeley; pioneer in robot grasping and cloud robotics.