Fuel the Future with the Cocobots!
We are the Cocobots! A youth-led Cook Islands Robotics Club using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to solve real-world and global challenges.
Our team stood on the world stage and won Gold in our alliance with China, Madagascar, and Moldova at the 2024 FIRST Global Robotics Challenge, which was a proud moment for the Cook Islands. After bringing home Gold, we’ve earned the chance to represent the Cook Islands once again. This time at the FIRST Global Robotics Challenge 2025 in Panama City, 29 Oct – 1 Nov.
Your support will power our journey and inspire the next generation of Cook Islands innovators, engineers, and tech leaders.
Why Your Support Matters
Every dollar you give helps us:
Travel & Compete: Registration fees, travel costs, team uniforms, accommodation, travel insurance
Build & Innovate: Purchase our official REV Robotics competition kits, replacement parts, tools, and essential robotics equipment
Learn & Grow: Weekly training with local mentors and global STEM experts
Inspire & Advocate: Run workshops, community projects, and events. We Champion the recognition of Robotics as a Sport (Learn More)
2023 Team Kuki in Singapore 
Kahana and Uleina do maintenance between matches 
Scouting and meeting teams from other countries 
Cultural exchange 
Pit stop 
Mentor Jim 
2023 Singapore 
Australian High Commission showing support for the Cocobots! 
Future Cocobots! 
Cocobots Community 
2023 Adison, Dana and Uleina 
Kimi and Ruby building the drive train 
Meeting the judges 
Maintenance and repairs between matches 
2024 Athens 
Athens 2024 
Team Cook Islands and Team China celebrate victory! 
Winning Gold in the Alliance Category with China, Madagascar and Moldova 
2023 Singapore 
2019 Dubai
HELP US REACH OUR GOALS!
Follow Our Journey to Panama City!
The Road to Panama City 2025
Get ready! Our Cocobots are heading to Panama City for the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge. Watch the official game reveal video and see where our team will be competing.
FIRST Global Robotics Competition 2025:
The Game Explained
Every year, FIRST Global unveils a brand-new challenge. Here’s the official 2025 game reveal that our team will face when we compete in Panama City.
Eco-Equilibrium: Balancing Technology and Nature
This year’s theme challenges FIRST Global teams of students from around the world to collaboratively innovate to maximize biodiversity and protect the incredible variety of life that sustains us all. From rainforests to coral reefs, the health of us and our planet depends on it!
Our Mission: Make STEM Fun!
13–18 years old and ready for a challenge?
Build robots. Code solutions. Be part of something big. Be part of a unique community!
Our Robotics Club aims to develop youth skills, knowledge & leadership in STEM and offer an exciting opportunity to collaborate with other young like-minded future scientists, engineers, designers and digital creators. We can connect with one another to solve Community and Global problems. We are the COCOBOTS!
Why join the Cook Islands Robotics Club?
Hands-On Learning
Kids learn best by doing, and our interactive classes allow them to design, build, code, and test their own unique robots, and pilot them in Global Robotics Competitions
Innovative STEM
Our curriculum combines the latest in robotics technology with foundational STEM principles, ensuring a well-rounded practical skills based education programme
Expert Mentors
Our team of experienced Instructors, Mentors and STEM enthusiasts are dedicated to fostering a love for technology and innovation in every student
Meet our Mentors
We want to give Cook Islands Children and Youths a chance to explore and engage with STEM in a fun and practical way. Joining a Robotics Club lets them tackle technical engineering challenges in a supportive and fun environment with kids who share that same curiosity and passion for STEM!
Mii Nimerota, President
As a Mentor I’ve seen first-hand how curiosity and determination in robotics challenges can shift kids mindsets when it comes to STEM. Its not just about building robots – its about building kids confidence, skills, teamwork, and passion for innovation!
Jim Nimerota,
Coach & Technical Mentor
Lyndsey is the Clubs Social Media manager, cheerleader and volunteer mentor for 2024. Lyndsey brings boundless creativity and passion to the team, showcasing our talent and culture, and embodying our Mission to make STEM Fun!
Lyndsey Bartlett,
Social Media Mentor 2024
Terry has facilitated coding and robotics programmes for kids since 2022. She also provides admin support for the Robotics club, managing registrations, IT and Robotics equipment, website and communications.
Terry Tangimataiti,
Club Assistant
FIRST Global Competitions
We make an impact in the lives of our students who represent the Cook Islands in FIRST Global Robotics Competitions.
Fundraising Efforts
We host fundraising events every year to buy tools, equipment and robotics kits, and support our National Team in Global Competition events!
STEM Advocacy
We collaborate with schools and community to promote STEM Education to children and youths on Rarotonga.
How you can help
If you live overseas and want to make a donation to help us afford tools, equipment and robotics kits then visit our Apinga Aroa donation page below. To be a sponsor or patron of the club please contact us via email sponsor@cocobots.org. If you wish to make a donation towards our cause please complete the form below.
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