Fuel the Future with the Cocobots! Donate Now Help Cook Islands Youth Compete at the FIRST Global Robotics Challenge in Panama City! 29 Oct – 1 Nov 2025! 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 stoodContinueContinue reading “Support the Cocobots at FIRST Global 2025”
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A Day in the Life of a Kuki Code Avenger
At 8:30 AM, the classroom is quiet—except for the gentle hum of 12 desktop computers, and the clickety clack of fingers on keyboards as students practice their touch-typing. Then room is otherwise quiet with concentration. These are the Kuki Code Avengers, a crew of curious kuki-kids ready (even if they don’t know it yet) toContinueContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Kuki Code Avenger”
Meitaki Ma’ata to our Partners, Sponsors and Supporters
Gratitude from the Cocobots Team We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support we received on our journey to the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge in Athens, Greece. Thanks to the kindness of our sponsors, the generous donors on our GiveALittle page, and the families and individuals who supported us in countless ways, we had theContinueContinue reading “Meitaki Ma’ata to our Partners, Sponsors and Supporters”
Roles in a Robotics Team
Knowing the roles in a robotics team is crucial. It helps everyone understand their strengths, talents and the unique way they can contribute to the Team. It also ensures the team works smoothly together. This maximizes the chances of building a winning robot. In our club, everyone gets the opportunity to explore different roles. TheyContinueContinue reading “Roles in a Robotics Team”
Overcoming the Odds: A Journey of Triumph for the Cook Islands Robotics Team
Our Robotics team, the Cocobots, recently participated in the FIRST Global Olympics-style robotics competition in Athens, a prestigious event that brings together young innovators from around the globe. Out of 180 teams from around the world, we proudly placed 60th. While this wasn’t the top spot, our team’s hard work, collaboration, and creativity were onContinueContinue reading “Overcoming the Odds: A Journey of Triumph for the Cook Islands Robotics Team”