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Build
Learn engineering by doing: design, assemble, program, test, and improve real robots.
Student-led · Thailand · Robotics for all
Launch B.I.G.
Dreams.
We’re a student-led social enterprise with two distinct missions: making robotics accessible through hands-on education, and bringing teams together through VEX and combat robotics competitions.
Our purpose · The B.I.G. three
Build. Inspire. Give.
Our mission is to develop future engineers through hands-on education, mentorship and outreach, while independently organising exciting robotics competitions. We envision a Thailand where more young people can discover engineering, collaborate and compete.
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Inspire
Spark curiosity and teamwork through mentoring, creative problem-solving and inspiring robotics events.
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Give
Work towards sharing robotics kits and opportunities with underprivileged schools across Thailand.
About us
Students creating opportunities for students.
Launch is a team of seven students in Thailand brought together by a shared belief: the best way to discover engineering is to try it yourself.
Our education initiative begins with a planned line-tracking ECA at Bangkok Patana School, using custom-built kits and a structured syllabus. Separately, we are developing VEX and combat robotics competitions as events for teams to test their skills. We also aim to bring accessible robotics learning to schools with fewer resources.
Connect with the team →07Student team members building Launch
01First school programme: Bangkok Patana School
A beginning, with ambitions to grow across Thailand.
01 / Robotics education
Learn by building.
Our teaching programmes focus on hands-on engineering, electronics, sensors, microcontrollers and programming. These educational activities are separate from the competitions Launch plans to organise.
Inside our planned teaching curriculum
Our line-tracking ECA syllabus is being developed around the engineering design process, basic electronics, motors, IR sensors, microcontrollers, programming, robot assembly and optional advanced PID/control concepts. Class schedules and participation details are not yet confirmed.
Our teaching approach
Learn. Build. Improve.
Our ECA is a teaching programme in its own right, distinct from the VEX and combat competitions we plan to organise.
Learn the fundamentals
Get to know the essential principles of electronics, mechanisms, and programming through a structured syllabus.
Build and refine
Assemble a custom line-tracking robot, test its performance, debug its code, and improve the design.
Test and improve
Apply new skills through line-tracking challenges, experimentation and iterative improvements to each robot.
Meet the founders
Built by students. For students.
Seven student founders bring together design, programming, production, curriculum, operations and outreach. Everyone helps mentor students, with session leads rotating by specialty.
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Co-President · Operations
Edward Tantapakul
Five years of V5RC experience and research into ultra-fast additive manufacturing. Edward aims to create an accommodating, fair competition environment for students.
Beyond robotics: Rock climbing · DrummingPHOTO
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Co-President · Product Design
Justin
Three years of V5RC experience, two championship titles and experience coaching students in VEX IQ. Justin aims to help younger students build, compete and grow in robotics.
Beyond robotics: Varsity tennis · Combat roboticsPHOTO
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Head of Engineering
Arkin Sorakraikitikul
Two years in combat robotics and two years in VEX V5. Arkin brings CAD and robot-building experience to help more students discover STEM.
Beyond robotics: Running · Combat robotics · Music production · GamingPHOTO
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Head of Programming
Jack
Founder bio and portrait coming soon.
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Head of Production Management
Diego Yang
Diego placed second in a combat robotics competition in Thailand and won an interschool Bangkok esports competition. He completed IGCSE Mathematics one year early and AS Mathematics two years early. He is excited to bring his engineering and research skills to the team, helping make Launch successful and fun along the way.
Beyond robotics: Cycling · Combat robotics · Music production · Photography · GundamPHOTO
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Curriculum Lead · Public Relations
Annika Vigoda
Annika combines an interest in computing and engineering with a passion for introducing younger students to robotics.
Beyond robotics: White-water kayaking · BasketballPHOTO
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Curriculum Lead · Finance Manager
Nadia Chevangkul
Drawing on school-club treasury experience, mathematics and computer science, Nadia supports Launch’s finances and student learning.
Beyond robotics: Harp · BadmintonPortraits are placeholders until approved photos are supplied. Co-presidency for Edward and Justin is proposed in the latest master plan; all leadership titles are subject to confirmation.
02 / Competitions we organise
Build a team. Take on the challenge.
Alongside our teaching activities, Launch is developing independent robotics competitions in two categories: VEX robotics and combat robotics. These events are separate from our ECA classes and teaching syllabus. Event dates, rules and registration details will be announced when confirmed.
VEX robotics competitions
Team-based engineering competitions that challenge participants to design, build, program and improve VEX robots. Launch plans to organise VEX events separately from its education programmes.
Combat robotics competitions
Design-focused robot combat events with an emphasis on creativity, testing and responsible, safety-led competition. The format and safety rules are still being developed.
Two distinct parts of Launch. Our ECA teaches robotics skills using custom line-tracking kits. Our competitions provide separate opportunities for robotics teams to participate in VEX and combat events. Taking part in the ECA is not described as a requirement for competitions.
Before Launch
Our founders’ robotics experience.
These are photographs from the founders’ prior robotics teams and competitions. They are not presented as Launch events or Launch awards.
Our ambition
Creating impact beyond one classroom.
We want students at more schools to have the chance to discover robotics. Our long-term approach is to develop practical kits and share them with underprivileged schools across Thailand, supported by learning materials that help students get started.
Help us widen access to robotics.
We welcome conversations with schools, educators, mentors, and potential supporters who share our commitment to practical STEM education.
Gallery · Our journey
Built in classrooms. Tested in the real world.
This space will feature our workshops, kit development, students, and competition events as they happen. The images below are deliberately marked placeholders—not photographs of past Launch events.
↗01 / ECA SESSIONSLearning togetherPhoto placeholder — workshop moments
⌘02 / THE BUILDBehind the kitPhoto placeholder — design & assembly
⚡03 / COMPETITIONRace dayPhoto placeholder — Maker Robotics events
✳04 / OUTREACHBeyond our schoolPhoto placeholder — future community outreach
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Contact us
Let’s build something together.
Interested in our ECA, school outreach, partnerships, or supporting our work? We would love to hear from you.
Connect with Launch
EmailOfficial email — to be added
InstagramInstagram handle — to be added
LinkedInLinkedIn page — to be added
LocationBangkok, Thailand
Want to get involved?
We're interested in connecting with students, schools, educators, and organizations who want to make robotics learning more accessible.
Contact links and an optional enquiry form can be enabled as soon as official communication channels are provided.