Age: 16
Working with robotics is challenging, but, for Micah Schmidt, the result is always worth it.
“Seeing an arm move or seeing it drive around after programming software is one of the best feelings,” says the award-winning student.
In September 2024, he co-founded Westmount Charter School’s robotics team, cold-calling companies for support until he scored the funding to get it up and running (a $5,000 sponsorship from TC Energy). The school team now develops ingenious and efficient software that serves the robotics community in Calgary and beyond.
Schmidt is also a co-founder of Anngati, a startup that aims to decrease food waste in India by creating an online marketplace that allows consumers to buy produce directly from farmers.
