Andrew Strauss serves as the Director of Innovation Labs at Smartapp.com. He is currently a Junior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he is simultaneously pursuing both a Masters and a Bachelors degree in Robotics Engineering. His academic path in robotics integrates mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science disciplines.

Strauss's journey into robotics began in high school, developing a strong aptitude for metal fabrication that evolved into an obsession.