KTI is dedicated to expanding access to STEM education and inspiring the next generation of innovators. We strive to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities, resources, and mentorship that foster curiosity and problem-solving skills. Through sponsoring youth-led robotics programs, we empower kids to design, build, and compete in robotics projects, helping them develop teamwork, confidence, and technical expertise. Our goal is to nurture creativity and prepare young minds to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Team 1862A was founded in 2024 by Bowen and Alyssa. Since then, the team has grown to five team members Including Aaliyah, Ryan, and Jason.

As a freshman at Irvington High School, Mintai Ye is an experienced robotics student with a track record in VEX Robotics dating back to middle school. He possesses a comprehensive technical skill set that spans the entire development lifecycle, including:
Mechanical Engineering: Expertise in hardware assembly and system configuration.
Software Development: Proficiency in coding, logic implementation, and algorithmic design.
Systems Validation: Experience in rigorous testing and troubleshooting to ensure peak performance.
Other than robotics, Mintai also enjoys camping and badminton.
For 2026, Mintai is looking forward to building the KTI team 2 around the Irvington area. For anyone that is interested, please contact Mintai <29mintai@gmail.com>.

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